Israel Adesanya
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Oh, yeah. They're being weapons. So for me, I was just like, nah. And again, we started a charity, Walk Without Fear, to help with this kind of sinless street violence. Because a lot of these guys, the boys that killed my boy, they did home detention for, I think, a year and a half. And during that year and a half, we all had lockdown for six months. in that time. So again, we all did it together.
Oh, yeah. They're being weapons. So for me, I was just like, nah. And again, we started a charity, Walk Without Fear, to help with this kind of sinless street violence. Because a lot of these guys, the boys that killed my boy, they did home detention for, I think, a year and a half. And during that year and a half, we all had lockdown for six months. in that time. So again, we all did it together.
So what's the, and now they're around free with their family.
So what's the, and now they're around free with their family.
Yeah, exactly. So again, we're trying to change the laws with that charity. And this video, I believe, will help because it shows the discipline of someone like me. Do that to Dan Hooker.
Yeah, exactly. So again, we're trying to change the laws with that charity. And this video, I believe, will help because it shows the discipline of someone like me. Do that to Dan Hooker.
dan is like danza is a beast and dan would probably act differently and maybe maybe not knock him out but just put him to sleep hang him out yeah but still how does the video end because it's like it just seems like it was still going on if you go to the end you'll see me just spit at him and then when i slammed my car door down and i was kind of just like that that's when you were yeah that's when you got pissed yeah but when i was driving off he had a shirt off and he was still flexing and again
dan is like danza is a beast and dan would probably act differently and maybe maybe not knock him out but just put him to sleep hang him out yeah but still how does the video end because it's like it just seems like it was still going on if you go to the end you'll see me just spit at him and then when i slammed my car door down and i was kind of just like that that's when you were yeah that's when you got pissed yeah but when i was driving off he had a shirt off and he was still flexing and again
You know, about this movie. Oh, yeah.
You know, about this movie. Oh, yeah.
People, only one person, like when I said, can you call the cops? One person helped me. Everyone else just had the camera off at this moment. So you see me spit at him, there he looks down. And I got angry. Now what's happening right now? He just didn't do shit.
People, only one person, like when I said, can you call the cops? One person helped me. Everyone else just had the camera off at this moment. So you see me spit at him, there he looks down. And I got angry. Now what's happening right now? He just didn't do shit.
I was like, spat at you on your leg. If he spat back at me, then it's on. But again, I'm glad I had a good day. And I don't like street fights. I don't like confrontation. But if you bring the problem, then I'm going to solve the problem.
I was like, spat at you on your leg. If he spat back at me, then it's on. But again, I'm glad I had a good day. And I don't like street fights. I don't like confrontation. But if you bring the problem, then I'm going to solve the problem.
I can see there's a lot of growth as well, even just as we've been here. Shout out Blue Shoe.
I can see there's a lot of growth as well, even just as we've been here. Shout out Blue Shoe.
the range, because I'm within my rights and he's within range. I was just thinking of a fall. I was just like, man, if he hits his head, because it's downhill, it's more gravity, boom, and he's going to bleed out. And I probably wouldn't be here right now.
the range, because I'm within my rights and he's within range. I was just thinking of a fall. I was just like, man, if he hits his head, because it's downhill, it's more gravity, boom, and he's going to bleed out. And I probably wouldn't be here right now.
I told him I was getting paid millions to fight. If you're not getting paid like that to fight.
I told him I was getting paid millions to fight. If you're not getting paid like that to fight.
Paige Van Zandt did. She's doing her second fight soon, I think. Yeah. Yeah, she has, but she's crazy.
Paige Van Zandt did. She's doing her second fight soon, I think. Yeah. Yeah, she has, but she's crazy.
guys that are no longer professional women yeah i mean we need like some big puerto rican lesbian yeah yeah yeah that's oh wow yeah you close yeah yeah but these yeah you should go power slap too i'm not doing that I'm not doing that. That's actually sore. Do you think his motivation was just trying to get paid? Because we don't have those laws in New Zealand.
guys that are no longer professional women yeah i mean we need like some big puerto rican lesbian yeah yeah yeah that's oh wow yeah you close yeah yeah but these yeah you should go power slap too i'm not doing that I'm not doing that. That's actually sore. Do you think his motivation was just trying to get paid? Because we don't have those laws in New Zealand.
I think in his head, again, he's not caring about pay because he fights for the streets, fights for his pride. But the guy filming kept on going. To you or to him? I don't know. So I don't know. It feels like it was a setup.
I think in his head, again, he's not caring about pay because he fights for the streets, fights for his pride. But the guy filming kept on going. To you or to him? I don't know. So I don't know. It feels like it was a setup.
Not as much as New York. Really? Really? I don't think so.
Not as much as New York. Really? Really? I don't think so.
If I'm gonna, David Kinsey is like 40, for my, but my bracket is like, it goes up now.
If I'm gonna, David Kinsey is like 40, for my, but my bracket is like, it goes up now.
Yeah, a thousand percent. But then you get like a rebate.
Yeah, a thousand percent. But then you get like a rebate.
what just give me the money what italians it's a meme right now i just see that i don't get it you don't get the meme maybe give me the money yeah have you seen it show me the money that one no
what just give me the money what italians it's a meme right now i just see that i don't get it you don't get the meme maybe give me the money yeah have you seen it show me the money that one no
You're asking the wrong guy. I just made a joke about it, but still, I've just seen it all over TikTok, all over the reels, seen famous people do it on Shade Room and shit. I'm just like, I don't get the funny. So I guess we're over here.
You're asking the wrong guy. I just made a joke about it, but still, I've just seen it all over TikTok, all over the reels, seen famous people do it on Shade Room and shit. I'm just like, I don't get the funny. So I guess we're over here.
Did I do it? I guess so. Close enough. Yeah, we all, we pass the trends. Is it Gen Z? Mark's on Bing.
Did I do it? I guess so. Close enough. Yeah, we all, we pass the trends. Is it Gen Z? Mark's on Bing.
I'm engaged.
I'm engaged.
Yeah, exactly. Ugh. Damn, bro. You sure you don't want kids, dude? Nah, well, eventually. Nah, I can't wait. I know I'm going to be a great dad, but... But? You can't go looking for this. It has to happen. Because I've been talking to Alex about it before, and, you know, he's seen. Like, there's... You're getting...
Yeah, exactly. Ugh. Damn, bro. You sure you don't want kids, dude? Nah, well, eventually. Nah, I can't wait. I know I'm going to be a great dad, but... But? You can't go looking for this. It has to happen. Because I've been talking to Alex about it before, and, you know, he's seen. Like, there's... You're getting...
Oh, the oven cleaner I heard. Who said that? That was you? No, I'm not. I'm not. Dating advice. We were talking about it before. These are jokes. Yeah, jokes. Just for me. But I'm sure you've been there as well. You guys have been there. You have to not look because then you attract the wrong thing. Just chill and the right thing will come to you.
Oh, the oven cleaner I heard. Who said that? That was you? No, I'm not. I'm not. Dating advice. We were talking about it before. These are jokes. Yeah, jokes. Just for me. But I'm sure you've been there as well. You guys have been there. You have to not look because then you attract the wrong thing. Just chill and the right thing will come to you.
So me, I just focus on myself, being the best version of myself.
So me, I just focus on myself, being the best version of myself.
I said I had a Jewish friend that I can hang out with. But then he said, no, you're not allowed to do that. But my name's Israel, so it's fine. That's what I said, so it's fine. And also I got approval now.
I said I had a Jewish friend that I can hang out with. But then he said, no, you're not allowed to do that. But my name's Israel, so it's fine. That's what I said, so it's fine. And also I got approval now.
This is here in New York.
This is here in New York.
I don't know. I'm a sweet boy. He's like, what do you need? He's like, what do you need? Let me know. What's your type? What's your type? I'm like, I'll send you pictures. Oh, he's pimping. He's pimping. Yeah, he is a pimp. He is a pimp.
I don't know. I'm a sweet boy. He's like, what do you need? He's like, what do you need? Let me know. What's your type? What's your type? I'm like, I'll send you pictures. Oh, he's pimping. He's pimping. Yeah, he is a pimp. He is a pimp.
And he goes, no, I fight for free. I fight for the streets, for my pride. And I was thinking, you're stupid. At the end, you see me spit at him and he just looks down like, and then I realized you're not going to do shit. If he spat back at me, then it's on. But again, I'm glad I had a good day. I don't like street fights.
And he goes, no, I fight for free. I fight for the streets, for my pride. And I was thinking, you're stupid. At the end, you see me spit at him and he just looks down like, and then I realized you're not going to do shit. If he spat back at me, then it's on. But again, I'm glad I had a good day. I don't like street fights.
Yeah, we're cool. After the fight, we had a nice discussion again. It was cool, yeah. Was that a private thing or were you part of that? It was cool, just like a moment. And at the end, he just said, if you're ever in South Africa, you know, tap in. I was like, yeah, sure. And I said, when we see you again, I'll try and kill you. And he goes, I'll try and kill you too. And we just hugged.
Yeah, we're cool. After the fight, we had a nice discussion again. It was cool, yeah. Was that a private thing or were you part of that? It was cool, just like a moment. And at the end, he just said, if you're ever in South Africa, you know, tap in. I was like, yeah, sure. And I said, when we see you again, I'll try and kill you. And he goes, I'll try and kill you too. And we just hugged.
And I did this shit. And this is why I'm not beating those allegations because I went, hey, Yes, yes, yes. Well, he laughed and then just like, we just hugged and that was it. I thought it was a good moment between you guys.
And I did this shit. And this is why I'm not beating those allegations because I went, hey, Yes, yes, yes. Well, he laughed and then just like, we just hugged and that was it. I thought it was a good moment between you guys.
That's how most fighters are. There's only some who take it to that place and then keep it like that after the fight. But nah, we're all on the same journey. And again, he's achieved his dream now. No matter what, even, what was the recent one I saw was Murab in Georgia. when they're hailing him. Oh man, that was crazy. So whenever I see that, no matter what, it makes me feel a way.
That's how most fighters are. There's only some who take it to that place and then keep it like that after the fight. But nah, we're all on the same journey. And again, he's achieved his dream now. No matter what, even, what was the recent one I saw was Murab in Georgia. when they're hailing him. Oh man, that was crazy. So whenever I see that, no matter what, it makes me feel a way.
Was it like just happened randomly, or you were prepared, and that was how you guys were meant to do it?
Was it like just happened randomly, or you were prepared, and that was how you guys were meant to do it?
Cause I'm like, yo, I know that feeling. I've done that too. So it's, it's yeah. You can, if I hate on that, what does that say about me? A hundred percent. Yeah. So I always respect.
Cause I'm like, yo, I know that feeling. I've done that too. So it's, it's yeah. You can, if I hate on that, what does that say about me? A hundred percent. Yeah. So I always respect.
Nah, it can't, that was real, but it doesn't get harder unless say, Like jeff had uh, my friend had this uh stats saying like whenever you fight someone you don't really have any static You fight different even if you beat them But if I have beef with someone I I now I now let them normally so Yeah.
Nah, it can't, that was real, but it doesn't get harder unless say, Like jeff had uh, my friend had this uh stats saying like whenever you fight someone you don't really have any static You fight different even if you beat them But if I have beef with someone I I now I now let them normally so Yeah.
As I get older and I'm thinking about it, I'm like, I might have to tap into something else just to get that.
As I get older and I'm thinking about it, I'm like, I might have to tap into something else just to get that.
Yeah, she's right. So again, we talked about it as well. And I used the avatar Zuko, the firebender when he... became friends with Aang and then they had to, he had to find a new way to firebend because he didn't have that anger anymore. They met the original firebenders, the dragons, and they relearned firebending.
Yeah, she's right. So again, we talked about it as well. And I used the avatar Zuko, the firebender when he... became friends with Aang and then they had to, he had to find a new way to firebend because he didn't have that anger anymore. They met the original firebenders, the dragons, and they relearned firebending.
So for me, that's one of the main reasons I haven't even been to the jungles yet, because I just know that it's not my whole fuel, but I like having that, you know, I'm going to fucking show you like that. You fucking kidding me? I like the chip. The chip is a great motivation. He always brings up Bernard Hopkins.
So for me, that's one of the main reasons I haven't even been to the jungles yet, because I just know that it's not my whole fuel, but I like having that, you know, I'm going to fucking show you like that. You fucking kidding me? I like the chip. The chip is a great motivation. He always brings up Bernard Hopkins.
He always brings up Bernard Hopkins.
He always brings up Bernard Hopkins.
he just didn't know what to do with it when he was taking the puerto rican flag in puerto rico and ripping and stepping on it he was unstoppable yeah i mean it's a peculiar thing that only you guys really understand i mean we all understand in our own ways but where we're fighting because of what we have to do even i won't say the name but someone in the game who has done what i've done even achieve greater heights said yeah don't do it till after fighting
he just didn't know what to do with it when he was taking the puerto rican flag in puerto rico and ripping and stepping on it he was unstoppable yeah i mean it's a peculiar thing that only you guys really understand i mean we all understand in our own ways but where we're fighting because of what we have to do even i won't say the name but someone in the game who has done what i've done even achieve greater heights said yeah don't do it till after fighting
What's that? Go to the jungles or tap into those plant medicines until after fighting. Ah, because it's going to... Yeah, he felt like it changed him a little bit. Even like what Deontay Wilder was talking about. He went to Peru, I think. The ayahuasca? Yeah. And then allegedly people have said now he hasn't found... Even he said it after his post-fight.
What's that? Go to the jungles or tap into those plant medicines until after fighting. Ah, because it's going to... Yeah, he felt like it changed him a little bit. Even like what Deontay Wilder was talking about. He went to Peru, I think. The ayahuasca? Yeah. And then allegedly people have said now he hasn't found... Even he said it after his post-fight.
Recently he said, yeah, I found inner peace or something like that. Right, right, right, right. And then people say it's taking away that, because bro, he was the guy knocking out everybody, left, right, and center, highest KO ratio in boxing.
Recently he said, yeah, I found inner peace or something like that. Right, right, right, right. And then people say it's taking away that, because bro, he was the guy knocking out everybody, left, right, and center, highest KO ratio in boxing.
But again, I think it's just finding a different place to fight for him, even if you've done that, because people have done it and been successful, but there's levels.
But again, I think it's just finding a different place to fight for him, even if you've done that, because people have done it and been successful, but there's levels.
I hated being the favorite at some point because some people, I'm like, why you still have me as the favorite? Even in the second Alex Pereira fight, I was like, I'm the favorite still? Yeah. I'm like, bro... I didn't like it. So I do like, I don't, it's not the whole feel.
I hated being the favorite at some point because some people, I'm like, why you still have me as the favorite? Even in the second Alex Pereira fight, I was like, I'm the favorite still? Yeah. I'm like, bro... I didn't like it. So I do like, I don't, it's not the whole feel.
Because again, I do tap in with like love, the people that really show me love, the people that are around me, the messages I get. I don't, some of the messages I get, man, I'm just like, bro, You don't even know me, but you know me. And it fills me with joy, and it fills me with pride. And those are the people I fight for when I tap into that.
Because again, I do tap in with like love, the people that really show me love, the people that are around me, the messages I get. I don't, some of the messages I get, man, I'm just like, bro, You don't even know me, but you know me. And it fills me with joy, and it fills me with pride. And those are the people I fight for when I tap into that.
But also, the ones that don't believe in me and say all this shit, I'm like, I'm going to fucking show you, because I like that. But I don't know how long that's going to last for. So again, finding new spots to fight for them. And yeah, we'll see. Even train for them. I'm going to try it out. Yeah.
But also, the ones that don't believe in me and say all this shit, I'm like, I'm going to fucking show you, because I like that. But I don't know how long that's going to last for. So again, finding new spots to fight for them. And yeah, we'll see. Even train for them. I'm going to try it out. Yeah.
Every few months, that'll make me feel like I'm about to die. So one of the things is like, say, I'll train for three months or two months, and then cool, let's go running with the bulls. But I'll train for two months on how to run with the bulls. Maybe some sheep first. We've got heaps of sheep in New Zealand. Like fucking run with the sheep or whatever.
Every few months, that'll make me feel like I'm about to die. So one of the things is like, say, I'll train for three months or two months, and then cool, let's go running with the bulls. But I'll train for two months on how to run with the bulls. Maybe some sheep first. We've got heaps of sheep in New Zealand. Like fucking run with the sheep or whatever.
And then eventually, because that would just get me up. That would make me feel like, fuck. Joe said, dumb ways to die. I agree. But what a rush. Shark diving? I would do that. I would do shark diving. I never thought I would because water, but, you know.
And then eventually, because that would just get me up. That would make me feel like, fuck. Joe said, dumb ways to die. I agree. But what a rush. Shark diving? I would do that. I would do shark diving. I never thought I would because water, but, you know.
What about the water? I mean, I surf once, twice, three times maybe. But I just, me and water don't mix. I'm not buoyant. I can say, if you put me in the middle of the ocean right now, I probably have like 20 minutes or 30 minutes before I'm like, I'm done. Because I can try and tread water, but I'm so dense.
What about the water? I mean, I surf once, twice, three times maybe. But I just, me and water don't mix. I'm not buoyant. I can say, if you put me in the middle of the ocean right now, I probably have like 20 minutes or 30 minutes before I'm like, I'm done. Because I can try and tread water, but I'm so dense.
Don't float. i'm so dense so yeah um but shock diving scuba tank in a cage reinforced i'll try it just for fun yeah like with a great white yeah that'd be skydiving done it twice once in abu dhabi the first one amazing life-changing experience that was last year in the last year and then i did a random one this year just for fun and the second time wasn't as thrilling but it was
Don't float. i'm so dense so yeah um but shock diving scuba tank in a cage reinforced i'll try it just for fun yeah like with a great white yeah that'd be skydiving done it twice once in abu dhabi the first one amazing life-changing experience that was last year in the last year and then i did a random one this year just for fun and the second time wasn't as thrilling but it was
It was just cool to see everything.
It was just cool to see everything.
The first one, I was just like, I wasn't even scared. So shit like that. Skydive, still have the McLaren. I don't drive fast, though. But I've taken it to the track a couple of times. Oh, really? So you just need to feel like you're going to die. At the moment. So again, who knows? When I have a kid, I might be like, I need to live. Yeah. So again, that might... That really does happen.
The first one, I was just like, I wasn't even scared. So shit like that. Skydive, still have the McLaren. I don't drive fast, though. But I've taken it to the track a couple of times. Oh, really? So you just need to feel like you're going to die. At the moment. So again, who knows? When I have a kid, I might be like, I need to live. Yeah. So again, that might... That really does happen.
Oh, heaps. Connor pulled out the fight with Michael Chandler because it was... Exactly.
Oh, heaps. Connor pulled out the fight with Michael Chandler because it was... Exactly.
It's just freedom of thought. I'm saying that now because that's how I feel. I feel like I'll need something that's going to make me feel like I'm about to... Because I like that sauce. He's like a white boy. He's a Kiwi, bro. He's a different breed. If you grew up out there, trust me, you'd be different.
It's just freedom of thought. I'm saying that now because that's how I feel. I feel like I'll need something that's going to make me feel like I'm about to... Because I like that sauce. He's like a white boy. He's a Kiwi, bro. He's a different breed. If you grew up out there, trust me, you'd be different.
That's why I say when I'm done, I'm done. And I know that feeling. I talked to, even with Jason Miller about it as well, because we, the little thing in LA, but that feeling when you're backstage, you've done the last fucking warmup or whatever, and then it's, you know, Yo, going on in five minutes, five minutes. And then, you know, two minutes. And then they're counting down. Okay, it's rope.
That's why I say when I'm done, I'm done. And I know that feeling. I talked to, even with Jason Miller about it as well, because we, the little thing in LA, but that feeling when you're backstage, you've done the last fucking warmup or whatever, and then it's, you know, Yo, going on in five minutes, five minutes. And then, you know, two minutes. And then they're counting down. Okay, it's rope.
Time to go. Cool. You walk out, stand here, wait on your mark. And then it's like, we're going on in 60 seconds. And they're waiting there. And then everyone's behind you, your coaches. And you turn around. You might give like a little fist bump, something. And then you get out there. You get through the tunnel. You get the fucking wave. You see everything.
Time to go. Cool. You walk out, stand here, wait on your mark. And then it's like, we're going on in 60 seconds. And they're waiting there. And then everyone's behind you, your coaches. And you turn around. You might give like a little fist bump, something. And then you get out there. You get through the tunnel. You get the fucking wave. You see everything.
I wish I could actually describe this to people. Maybe I'll do a VR experience with it one time. and just say, oh, this is an idea for the UFC. Do it. Honestly, it's fucking crazy because you walk out, you see everything. Everything. People are yelling. You can see all the people in the rafters. Intense focus.
I wish I could actually describe this to people. Maybe I'll do a VR experience with it one time. and just say, oh, this is an idea for the UFC. Do it. Honestly, it's fucking crazy because you walk out, you see everything. Everything. People are yelling. You can see all the people in the rafters. Intense focus.
You can probably highlight little things because your mind is... Yeah, on my Anson Silver fight, I saw one of my friends in the stand and I winked at him and he goes... And again, that's just the thing. You can just see everything. You're so focused. But yeah, that's nothing like it. Nothing like it.
You can probably highlight little things because your mind is... Yeah, on my Anson Silver fight, I saw one of my friends in the stand and I winked at him and he goes... And again, that's just the thing. You can just see everything. You're so focused. But yeah, that's nothing like it. Nothing like it.
I have to let go. And that's why I've seen a lot of guys like, what was that movie? The Wrestler. No, no. I mean now.
I have to let go. And that's why I've seen a lot of guys like, what was that movie? The Wrestler. No, no. I mean now.
I've learned how to. Because even, you know, shout out to Volkanovski. He talked about it as well when... You know, he took the fight with Islam.
I've learned how to. Because even, you know, shout out to Volkanovski. He talked about it as well when... You know, he took the fight with Islam.
Like, yeah, that's why they don't give me free time and a lot of money.
Like, yeah, that's why they don't give me free time and a lot of money.
It's a danger. I was going to say, you felt it. All of you have felt it. It's the same thing. It's relative. But the aspect of danger is just that thing that's the sauce. And that makes it like, fuck, because you're like, I'm about to go against this guy. And you're not thinking this, but you just know this is a possibility that I could get. in this. I could get sparked.
It's a danger. I was going to say, you felt it. All of you have felt it. It's the same thing. It's relative. But the aspect of danger is just that thing that's the sauce. And that makes it like, fuck, because you're like, I'm about to go against this guy. And you're not thinking this, but you just know this is a possibility that I could get. in this. I could get sparked.
But also, I could do that to this guy. And that's the gambling. I'm a gambling man. But I like to calculate my risks. Shout out to Steak.
But also, I could do that to this guy. And that's the gambling. I'm a gambling man. But I like to calculate my risks. Shout out to Steak.
Um, Stipe. Oh my God, Stipe. I said the fight we all want.
Um, Stipe. Oh my God, Stipe. I said the fight we all want.
I think Stipe is a legend in the game. One of, if not the greatest heavyweight ever. But Jon Jones is now a heavyweight, the heavyweight champion, and one of, if not the greatest fighter ever. But I just want to see what Stipe looks like for maybe in the coming weeks. So the fight's next month?
I think Stipe is a legend in the game. One of, if not the greatest heavyweight ever. But Jon Jones is now a heavyweight, the heavyweight champion, and one of, if not the greatest fighter ever. But I just want to see what Stipe looks like for maybe in the coming weeks. So the fight's next month?
Yeah, I want to see. But Jon Jones, I think the, what do you call it, Cyril Gans fight, I was like, oh, that's going to be hard. Yeah. Easy. So I think he might even make this one easier. Yeah. I just feel like Jon is just a guy you can't. You can't doubt, because that one I thought like, oh, Sargon's new level heavyweight, similar size footwork, can grapple.
Yeah, I want to see. But Jon Jones, I think the, what do you call it, Cyril Gans fight, I was like, oh, that's going to be hard. Yeah. Easy. So I think he might even make this one easier. Yeah. I just feel like Jon is just a guy you can't. You can't doubt, because that one I thought like, oh, Sargon's new level heavyweight, similar size footwork, can grapple.
Nah, I was just like, yeah, Jon's that guy. He's that guy.
Nah, I was just like, yeah, Jon's that guy. He's that guy.
There's mutual respect. When that happened, that It was what, airport or something? No, no, at the bar. And then his manager just goes, you know Izzy's behind you, right? And he turns around and goes, yo. And I'm like, yo. And we just dapped up. Oh, that's great. And that was just like a moment like for me as a fan, because I've always been a fan. Yeah.
There's mutual respect. When that happened, that It was what, airport or something? No, no, at the bar. And then his manager just goes, you know Izzy's behind you, right? And he turns around and goes, yo. And I'm like, yo. And we just dapped up. Oh, that's great. And that was just like a moment like for me as a fan, because I've always been a fan. Yeah.
And when we had beef, I was just like, well, fuck this guy. But then we still always respected each other. Sure. So that was a cool moment for me. Yeah.
And when we had beef, I was just like, well, fuck this guy. But then we still always respected each other. Sure. So that was a cool moment for me. Yeah.
Oh, no, trust me. We were at the bar for about 40 minutes, and we talked about everything. Chopping it up. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, no, trust me. We were at the bar for about 40 minutes, and we talked about everything. Chopping it up. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I don't, yeah, I don't see. Also, he's great. He's, like I said, the greatest fighter we've ever seen. Yeah.
I don't, yeah, I don't see. Also, he's great. He's, like I said, the greatest fighter we've ever seen. Yeah.
I would love to see him on Aspinall. That could be a fucking play. It's a chestnut checkers, you know? I hope so. That is true.
I would love to see him on Aspinall. That could be a fucking play. It's a chestnut checkers, you know? I hope so. That is true.
When are you going to have some babies already? Me? I don't know. Maybe I already have some. That was my first sign.
When are you going to have some babies already? Me? I don't know. Maybe I already have some. That was my first sign.
They got to fight.
They got to fight.
They got to fight. I think... Fuck. It's hard to go against John, bro. I mean, respect to Aspinall. He finds a way. He finds a way. But Aspinall, so far, the way he dispatched of Sergei. The Russian guy. Oh, my God. And he's fast. I met him.
They got to fight. I think... Fuck. It's hard to go against John, bro. I mean, respect to Aspinall. He finds a way. He finds a way. But Aspinall, so far, the way he dispatched of Sergei. The Russian guy. Oh, my God. And he's fast. I met him.
Sat next to him at 300. He and his dad, cool dudes. Lovely guys as well. But he's the same height as me, if not an inch taller, but thick. And I was like, fuck, you're a lot thicker than I would expect. And the speed was... That's the thing that I'm like, okay, that's the danger. But again, grappling, he's a black belt. But John is fucking- It's different. Yeah. I don't know, man.
Sat next to him at 300. He and his dad, cool dudes. Lovely guys as well. But he's the same height as me, if not an inch taller, but thick. And I was like, fuck, you're a lot thicker than I would expect. And the speed was... That's the thing that I'm like, okay, that's the danger. But again, grappling, he's a black belt. But John is fucking- It's different. Yeah. I don't know, man.
They got to fight. But if they don't ever fight, we'll never know. Because we had that with John and Silva. We had that with Silva and GSP. So all these fights, we will never see. So we just have to have them in the ether forever and ever.
They got to fight. But if they don't ever fight, we'll never know. Because we had that with John and Silva. We had that with Silva and GSP. So all these fights, we will never see. So we just have to have them in the ether forever and ever.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. When you're in China, do you just shoot them up? Nah, it's not even that. It was a different time. I was younger and less responsible.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. When you're in China, do you just shoot them up? Nah, it's not even that. It was a different time. I was younger and less responsible.
You just do it. So again, like when I fought, what's his name? Like Tavares, when I did that in the fight, or even the first Vittori fight, there was this move, spin move with the kick I did. I'd never tried it in the gym, but I was like, oh, I saw O'Malley do this. and it landed and it's now always on my highlights.
You just do it. So again, like when I fought, what's his name? Like Tavares, when I did that in the fight, or even the first Vittori fight, there was this move, spin move with the kick I did. I'd never tried it in the gym, but I was like, oh, I saw O'Malley do this. and it landed and it's now always on my highlights.
So those kinds of things, I just had the confidence to do them back then because I just do it. Yeah, and if I'm confident in myself, like my tornado kick in kickboxing, I'd never tried it on my training mates because it's really dangerous. But then I knocked down a heavyweight with it in the ring live, first time ever trying it.
So those kinds of things, I just had the confidence to do them back then because I just do it. Yeah, and if I'm confident in myself, like my tornado kick in kickboxing, I'd never tried it on my training mates because it's really dangerous. But then I knocked down a heavyweight with it in the ring live, first time ever trying it.
I've tried it on pads, tried it on the bag, but I never tried it on a real person in sparring. And I had him against the ropes, boom, hit him. So shit like that, I wanna try and just have fun. Cause I'm not really, again, my legacy is, I said this already, if what I've already done In this game, a lot of people don't even get to the belt.
I've tried it on pads, tried it on the bag, but I never tried it on a real person in sparring. And I had him against the ropes, boom, hit him. So shit like that, I wanna try and just have fun. Cause I'm not really, again, my legacy is, I said this already, if what I've already done In this game, a lot of people don't even get to the belt.
A lot of people don't even get to the UFC, but I've done it twice. Still the only two-time middleweight champion. And if what I've already done in this game will make me happy, then what will? Exactly. What's going to make me happy? It's like, I'm happy, but I'm not content. I still have a few things I want to try, a few moves I want to do, a few...
A lot of people don't even get to the UFC, but I've done it twice. Still the only two-time middleweight champion. And if what I've already done in this game will make me happy, then what will? Exactly. What's going to make me happy? It's like, I'm happy, but I'm not content. I still have a few things I want to try, a few moves I want to do, a few...
few sequences that i just feel and some i don't even know about they're just gonna when i see them on the highlights i'd be like oh that was tight so they're yet to come so i look forward to creating those yeah that's the artist in me yeah because i just like again submission i know i'm a choking motherfucker i'm definitely gonna get one of those the tricky yeah the tricky thing is like
few sequences that i just feel and some i don't even know about they're just gonna when i see them on the highlights i'd be like oh that was tight so they're yet to come so i look forward to creating those yeah that's the artist in me yeah because i just like again submission i know i'm a choking motherfucker i'm definitely gonna get one of those the tricky yeah the tricky thing is like
You got to break up with fighting before fighting breakups with you.
You got to break up with fighting before fighting breakups with you.
I've seen it. I've seen it. I've seen it even in my own gym with some people. And I'm just like, bro, he should stop because he's older and this. And then you see the fight and it's like...
I've seen it. I've seen it. I've seen it even in my own gym with some people. And I'm just like, bro, he should stop because he's older and this. And then you see the fight and it's like...
um but you can't say anything it's not my conversation like that's the coaches so they have to have that conversation and will they do it will they coach oh yeah you yeah definitely and how does that go like will eugene like sit somebody down and say i haven't seen it hasn't happened to me i haven't had that yeah of course but i don't but i think probably most coaches who care about you will let you know like bro i think it's time like you just and they'll see it and let you know and if you don't want to listen you're still stubborn then
um but you can't say anything it's not my conversation like that's the coaches so they have to have that conversation and will they do it will they coach oh yeah you yeah definitely and how does that go like will eugene like sit somebody down and say i haven't seen it hasn't happened to me i haven't had that yeah of course but i don't but i think probably most coaches who care about you will let you know like bro i think it's time like you just and they'll see it and let you know and if you don't want to listen you're still stubborn then
They'll support you because you're going to do it anyway.
They'll support you because you're going to do it anyway.
If you're going to do it anyway, then they're like, okay, cool. But aren't the coaches incentivized to having the fighters fight as long as possible? So then they continue getting... That's the coaches if they don't care about their fighters. Like these gyms who have fighters that just like cattle... It's just a mill.
If you're going to do it anyway, then they're like, okay, cool. But aren't the coaches incentivized to having the fighters fight as long as possible? So then they continue getting... That's the coaches if they don't care about their fighters. Like these gyms who have fighters that just like cattle... It's just a mill.
Exactly. Or managers who have... fucking 300 fighters on their roster. It's just, you know, they can't care about all of them. Some of them, it's just they're getting 10%, 20% here. It all adds up and they end up being rich. So it's about caring about someone and caring about their well-being. So yeah, you don't want to put someone in there and you're just on the world stage and that's it.
Exactly. Or managers who have... fucking 300 fighters on their roster. It's just, you know, they can't care about all of them. Some of them, it's just they're getting 10%, 20% here. It all adds up and they end up being rich. So it's about caring about someone and caring about their well-being. So yeah, you don't want to put someone in there and you're just on the world stage and that's it.
Because then... the stock of your gym, the stock of your fighters goes down. Yeah, you want to keep it up. So I know Eugene's not that kind of guy. Me and him, even before that, I think I'll know before him. And probably even at the same time, we'll know. We'll just know. And then it'd be like, yeah, I'll know when it's time. When do you want to break up with fighting? Sorry.
Because then... the stock of your gym, the stock of your fighters goes down. Yeah, you want to keep it up. So I know Eugene's not that kind of guy. Me and him, even before that, I think I'll know before him. And probably even at the same time, we'll know. We'll just know. And then it'd be like, yeah, I'll know when it's time. When do you want to break up with fighting? Sorry.
I'll break up with fighting... You know, when it would even like, it's not even, it's not, you can't say with fighting, it's not you, it's me. It is me, because fighting is always going to be there, but it's me. Like, it's father time. We'll catch up with all of us at some point.
I'll break up with fighting... You know, when it would even like, it's not even, it's not, you can't say with fighting, it's not you, it's me. It is me, because fighting is always going to be there, but it's me. Like, it's father time. We'll catch up with all of us at some point.
Like I said, now I have to have breakfast because I realized, okay, that actually helps you, fuel you before your first training, rather than just rolling out of bed and then cool, let's get to the gym. do the damn thing, but yeah. When will I? I don't know, but I know, I said at 20 something, I said, when I'm 34, I'm done with this game.
Like I said, now I have to have breakfast because I realized, okay, that actually helps you, fuel you before your first training, rather than just rolling out of bed and then cool, let's get to the gym. do the damn thing, but yeah. When will I? I don't know, but I know, I said at 20 something, I said, when I'm 34, I'm done with this game.
I'm 35 now, but I know I still, I said I'm over the halfway point. Then I'm definitely a few years away, maybe three years away, but who knows? I don't want to be fighting at 40.
I'm 35 now, but I know I still, I said I'm over the halfway point. Then I'm definitely a few years away, maybe three years away, but who knows? I don't want to be fighting at 40.
Like, he's got to know who you are. That's why he pulled up on me. I had a great morning. And then this guy, I think because he saw my car, so he doubled back and just like, Izzy, one out. And in New Zealand, that's like, you and me, one on one, let's go. And I started laughing. And I was thinking, like, bro, I fight for millions. I'm not going to knock your ass out for free.
Like, he's got to know who you are. That's why he pulled up on me. I had a great morning. And then this guy, I think because he saw my car, so he doubled back and just like, Izzy, one out. And in New Zealand, that's like, you and me, one on one, let's go. And I started laughing. And I was thinking, like, bro, I fight for millions. I'm not going to knock your ass out for free.
Maybe some wrestling, maybe, but like after UFC, that's the, what the fuck else? Like, bro, all this shit, like go box or go do this. I'm like, nah, I've been on the top, the baddest of the baddest with the baddest of the baddest. Like, What else compares? Like the UFC, you know, they get a lot of flack, but still it's the highest combat sports league in the game right now.
Maybe some wrestling, maybe, but like after UFC, that's the, what the fuck else? Like, bro, all this shit, like go box or go do this. I'm like, nah, I've been on the top, the baddest of the baddest with the baddest of the baddest. Like, What else compares? Like the UFC, you know, they get a lot of flack, but still it's the highest combat sports league in the game right now.
So what else compares to that for me? And that was my dream to be in the UFC and then be a champion. And then, so I'm going to go box some YouTuber for, I mean, fuck 20 million. But I'm saying, look, I'll pray on it. Inshallah, I'll pray on it. But we'll see. We'll see. But like, I just don't think anything because of my code and my morals as well. Again, I'm not desperate for it.
So what else compares to that for me? And that was my dream to be in the UFC and then be a champion. And then, so I'm going to go box some YouTuber for, I mean, fuck 20 million. But I'm saying, look, I'll pray on it. Inshallah, I'll pray on it. But we'll see. We'll see. But like, I just don't think anything because of my code and my morals as well. Again, I'm not desperate for it.
We had fun in New Zealand. Yeah, I'm responsible. I'm a responsible adult.
We had fun in New Zealand. Yeah, I'm responsible. I'm a responsible adult.
So yeah, I'm not desperate for that kind of money. Because again, shout out to my pops. He's looked after the family, the family seats. So yeah, I think there's other ways to make money. Voice over acting, fucking video games. The video game world is crazy. So much more money than Hollywood. Yeah.
So yeah, I'm not desperate for that kind of money. Because again, shout out to my pops. He's looked after the family, the family seats. So yeah, I think there's other ways to make money. Voice over acting, fucking video games. The video game world is crazy. So much more money than Hollywood. Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
people ain't watching movies like they used to yeah yeah like so many new games i gotta go home and there's wukong i'm playing and then warhammer i'm playing as well right now i don't know if you guys you guys on game no no nerds yeah well yeah for me those games right now keep me busy and i can see myself doing motion capture for those kind of that'd be sick yeah i'm great at motor i've never done motion capture but i know for a fact i'd be really good at
people ain't watching movies like they used to yeah yeah like so many new games i gotta go home and there's wukong i'm playing and then warhammer i'm playing as well right now i don't know if you guys you guys on game no no nerds yeah well yeah for me those games right now keep me busy and i can see myself doing motion capture for those kind of that'd be sick yeah i'm great at motor i've never done motion capture but i know for a fact i'd be really good at
creating certain things with motion capture and the possibilities are endless because I could be whatever. You know what I mean? So yeah, that I'd love to get into.
creating certain things with motion capture and the possibilities are endless because I could be whatever. You know what I mean? So yeah, that I'd love to get into.
I don't like confrontation, but if you bring the problem, then I'm going to solve the problem. I realized this because it happened to Anderson, it's happened to Jones, it's happened to a lot of the greats. The longer you defend the belt, the less risk you take. I know me and I know where I was during that fight week and all that. And again, that was his time. It was his week.
I don't like confrontation, but if you bring the problem, then I'm going to solve the problem. I realized this because it happened to Anderson, it's happened to Jones, it's happened to a lot of the greats. The longer you defend the belt, the less risk you take. I know me and I know where I was during that fight week and all that. And again, that was his time. It was his week.
This camp was my best camp in the sense that I did everything. Because again, father time, you realize the way your body operates. So I did the massages every week.
This camp was my best camp in the sense that I did everything. Because again, father time, you realize the way your body operates. So I did the massages every week.
uh what you call it ice baths every day the breakfast the nutrition was on the strength and conditioning like and i there was not one day this camp because again other other camps some days i wake up i'm like my body and just like uh but this last camp one day there's not one day where i woke up i was just like this is fucking a drag. And it's because I did all the things, all the little things.
uh what you call it ice baths every day the breakfast the nutrition was on the strength and conditioning like and i there was not one day this camp because again other other camps some days i wake up i'm like my body and just like uh but this last camp one day there's not one day where i woke up i was just like this is fucking a drag. And it's because I did all the things, all the little things.
See me at night with the fucking Hyperice boots on, you know, the ones that inflate. I think ballers use it as well. So I was on that. Doug uses it too. He's a baller. But yeah, so for me, I'm always trying to find ways to, well, how can I make this better? How can I make the next camp better? How can I make myself better?
See me at night with the fucking Hyperice boots on, you know, the ones that inflate. I think ballers use it as well. So I was on that. Doug uses it too. He's a baller. But yeah, so for me, I'm always trying to find ways to, well, how can I make this better? How can I make the next camp better? How can I make myself better?
And again, where we've done the testing now, I know where we're at and I look forward to the next one. And whenever that is, I don't know, but best believe you'll see the best version of me again.
And again, where we've done the testing now, I know where we're at and I look forward to the next one. And whenever that is, I don't know, but best believe you'll see the best version of me again.
If they already have a kid, then, you know, you're fine. You're only allowed one. But they're also going to know who the daddy is. Yeah, straight away. Yeah, straight away. I mean, even if he knocks on my door, I was like, Israel Adesanya? I'm like, oh, no. It's in the eyes. You know straight away.
If they already have a kid, then, you know, you're fine. You're only allowed one. But they're also going to know who the daddy is. Yeah, straight away. Yeah, straight away. I mean, even if he knocks on my door, I was like, Israel Adesanya? I'm like, oh, no. It's in the eyes. You know straight away.
Oh, yeah. Come on, man. You want that back. Come on, man. Again, I know me, and I know where I was during that fight week and all that. And again, that was his time. It was his week.
Oh, yeah. Come on, man. You want that back. Come on, man. Again, I know me, and I know where I was during that fight week and all that. And again, that was his time. It was his week.
It felt weird. It's the only fight. Yeah. But it felt weird for me. And then like in the fight itself, like when he dropped me, I remember getting up and I'm like, oh, this nigga's hitting me. Oh shit, he's hitting me. And I looked at Mark Goddard and there's a picture of him. I'm like, I'm good. And he's still, he's probably like...
It felt weird. It's the only fight. Yeah. But it felt weird for me. And then like in the fight itself, like when he dropped me, I remember getting up and I'm like, oh, this nigga's hitting me. Oh shit, he's hitting me. And I looked at Mark Goddard and there's a picture of him. I'm like, I'm good. And he's still, he's probably like...
18 punches deep yeah it wasn't really hitting me but it was like hitting the guard and i'm just like cool and i stopped fighting back yeah but the whole fight just felt like a weird dream you know the dreams yeah like when you're trying to like really and in the dream trying to hit the monster you're like what the fuck noodle arms yeah felt weird and again it was just his week he has pressure his game yeah um he does apply good pressure and like consistent pressure
18 punches deep yeah it wasn't really hitting me but it was like hitting the guard and i'm just like cool and i stopped fighting back yeah but the whole fight just felt like a weird dream you know the dreams yeah like when you're trying to like really and in the dream trying to hit the monster you're like what the fuck noodle arms yeah felt weird and again it was just his week he has pressure his game yeah um he does apply good pressure and like consistent pressure
I think just him as a fighter, the style, the cadence, even his question mark kick, it's so slow. Peculiar though, right? By the time you block it and come back, he didn't hit me with it, he hit Strickland with it, but I've seen him when he did it, he'd question mark and catch him, but it's so slow. By the time you block and come down, then it hits you. It's weird. It's weird. It's like off-speed.
I think just him as a fighter, the style, the cadence, even his question mark kick, it's so slow. Peculiar though, right? By the time you block it and come back, he didn't hit me with it, he hit Strickland with it, but I've seen him when he did it, he'd question mark and catch him, but it's so slow. By the time you block and come down, then it hits you. It's weird. It's weird. It's like off-speed.
Off-speed, yeah. He's off-speed.
Off-speed, yeah. He's off-speed.
That's what I'm saying. The freedom, the freedom to try whatever. But I don't think that's him. I think he's just awkward. That's his style. And also his will.
That's what I'm saying. The freedom, the freedom to try whatever. But I don't think that's him. I think he's just awkward. That's his style. And also his will.
His will. His willpower. When he's tired, he'll still go. Because there was a bit in the fourth round, I was lighting him up and then he shot and I sprawled back of his head and my nuts hit him. Boom, into the ground. And I thought I rocked him maybe. But then I get up and I'm there. And then, what's his name? The ref's like, get up. He didn't get up. Gets on his knees and the ref's like, get up.
His will. His willpower. When he's tired, he'll still go. Because there was a bit in the fourth round, I was lighting him up and then he shot and I sprawled back of his head and my nuts hit him. Boom, into the ground. And I thought I rocked him maybe. But then I get up and I'm there. And then, what's his name? The ref's like, get up. He didn't get up. Gets on his knees and the ref's like, get up.
and he finally gets up and I attack him, and he didn't even care about what he, he just wanted to throw, so he threw, and I had to, you have to address it because, you know, it's something coming at you, but he just throws just to stop you in your tracks. So he's not trying to hit you, he's not doing an aim and fire, he's throwing and hoping.
and he finally gets up and I attack him, and he didn't even care about what he, he just wanted to throw, so he threw, and I had to, you have to address it because, you know, it's something coming at you, but he just throws just to stop you in your tracks. So he's not trying to hit you, he's not doing an aim and fire, he's throwing and hoping.
So it just stops you in your tracks, it stops your momentum, and then you have to go again, but there's Will, he's a stubborn dude, a stubborn dude, but, You just have to outwill him. And, again, I can't wait until I fight, you know, guys like Strickland or whoever. Because now, Pereira, the second fight, I remember thinking, like, I told Eugene, I'm going to stress you out this fight.
So it just stops you in your tracks, it stops your momentum, and then you have to go again, but there's Will, he's a stubborn dude, a stubborn dude, but, You just have to outwill him. And, again, I can't wait until I fight, you know, guys like Strickland or whoever. Because now, Pereira, the second fight, I remember thinking, like, I told Eugene, I'm going to stress you out this fight.
You know that, right? And he's like, what? I'm like, I'm going to strick. Because I know in the corner he's going to be like, oh, fuck, that was close. And in Miami, that was, because I'm like, no, I'm going to be right there. And I was pushing him back. When he pushes me back, I'm like, no. It's a, I know how to do it to people.
You know that, right? And he's like, what? I'm like, I'm going to strick. Because I know in the corner he's going to be like, oh, fuck, that was close. And in Miami, that was, because I'm like, no, I'm going to be right there. And I was pushing him back. When he pushes me back, I'm like, no. It's a, I know how to do it to people.
I was like, yeah, let's go. Like I told you, I'm gonna stress you out. Because I'm gonna be right there.
I was like, yeah, let's go. Like I told you, I'm gonna stress you out. Because I'm gonna be right there.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Five, three seconds longer. That's what I needed. But again, that's the life of it, eh? And then go to the point. where eventually I lose to him and I say, all right, let's do it again, then straight away, boom. And then in the part two fight, I'm just like, I'm coming at you. And even when I watch the walkout now. Wait, wait, wait, hold on, hold on, hold on, stop, stop, stop.
Five, three seconds longer. That's what I needed. But again, that's the life of it, eh? And then go to the point. where eventually I lose to him and I say, all right, let's do it again, then straight away, boom. And then in the part two fight, I'm just like, I'm coming at you. And even when I watch the walkout now. Wait, wait, wait, hold on, hold on, hold on, stop, stop, stop.
So they think, oh, he's just going to move back and leg kicks and paw, paw, paw. I'm like, nah, watch this. I told Eugene, I'm going to stretch you the fuck out. This is like two weeks before the fight. Oh, three weeks before the fight. Two weeks before I hurt my knee. And then, yeah. So even going into that fight, fucked up knee. I was just like, I'm going to attack him and go forward.
So they think, oh, he's just going to move back and leg kicks and paw, paw, paw. I'm like, nah, watch this. I told Eugene, I'm going to stretch you the fuck out. This is like two weeks before the fight. Oh, three weeks before the fight. Two weeks before I hurt my knee. And then, yeah. So even going into that fight, fucked up knee. I was just like, I'm going to attack him and go forward.
Yeah, I am. You have a chef. Yeah. I met your chef yesterday. Yeah, he's the man. He's the man. Good people. He's actually been a chef for almost 17 years. But have you corrupted him yet? Yeah, oh, he corrupted me.
Yeah, I am. You have a chef. Yeah. I met your chef yesterday. Yeah, he's the man. He's the man. Good people. He's actually been a chef for almost 17 years. But have you corrupted him yet? Yeah, oh, he corrupted me.
Because they expected me to move back.
Because they expected me to move back.
So for me, I'm just like, nah, I'm going to attack him. Because sometimes people forget I can do that. Until you show them, they're like, oh shit, he can.
So for me, I'm just like, nah, I'm going to attack him. Because sometimes people forget I can do that. Until you show them, they're like, oh shit, he can.
I can. And then eventually, he got me. Pereira, like certain people, just used to taking leg kicks.
I can. And then eventually, he got me. Pereira, like certain people, just used to taking leg kicks.
That's when I'm able to push Pereira backwards. So I'll go southpaw, because I can just check the leg kick. From this stance, I can just turn the knee in, and then I was pushing him backwards southpaw. So I'm like, okay.
That's when I'm able to push Pereira backwards. So I'll go southpaw, because I can just check the leg kick. From this stance, I can just turn the knee in, and then I was pushing him backwards southpaw. So I'm like, okay.
He's orthodox, yeah. So he's... He likes orthodox.
He's orthodox, yeah. So he's... He likes orthodox.
And if you're orthodox, orthodox. That's when, so whenever for me.
And if you're orthodox, orthodox. That's when, so whenever for me.
That's easier to check.
That's easier to check.
Just turn the knee. So for me, when he hurt my leg and then I went south point and this is by the cage, I was like, you know what? I'm going to bring him in. I just went and give him. So I went, you see me, I switched back to orthodox. I was like, he's going to take the leg.
Just turn the knee. So for me, when he hurt my leg and then I went south point and this is by the cage, I was like, you know what? I'm going to bring him in. I just went and give him. So I went, you see me, I switched back to orthodox. I was like, he's going to take the leg.
David, what'd you say the other day? No one's ever gone past two rounds, a round and a half with him. And I never thought about that till he said it. And I was like... Oh, yeah. Only Jan, I think, was the only one, maybe.
David, what'd you say the other day? No one's ever gone past two rounds, a round and a half with him. And I never thought about that till he said it. And I was like... Oh, yeah. Only Jan, I think, was the only one, maybe.
Standing on the feet. Yeah, again, to stand on the feet with him. And even he said, you told me last night.
Standing on the feet. Yeah, again, to stand on the feet with him. And even he said, you told me last night.
I haven't seen it yet.
I haven't seen it yet.
Oh, no, we know. Me and him know every time to fight each other is not an easy fight. And now we've had that rivalry. And again, I've said this, people are like, oh, you're scared, you're scared. I'm like, then why did I fight him straight away after he knocked me out in the biggest fucking arena in the world? But it's not that. It's just for me, the story itself is...
Oh, no, we know. Me and him know every time to fight each other is not an easy fight. And now we've had that rivalry. And again, I've said this, people are like, oh, you're scared, you're scared. I'm like, then why did I fight him straight away after he knocked me out in the biggest fucking arena in the world? But it's not that. It's just for me, the story itself is...
The whole story, like even, what did Dana say? You could do a 30 for 30 on us.
The whole story, like even, what did Dana say? You could do a 30 for 30 on us.
Honestly, like a 30 for 30 ESPN special on our fucking story from kickboxing and then him chasing me and then this. And then we should even do an interview afterwards. Just fucking.
Honestly, like a 30 for 30 ESPN special on our fucking story from kickboxing and then him chasing me and then this. And then we should even do an interview afterwards. Just fucking.
Oh, no, oh, no. So he's my first friend when I lived in this town called Wanganui. I want to know what type of corruption you was just talking about. When I moved, my guy, thank you. You know chefs are crazy. Yeah, no, because I moved to Wanganui as a kid. I was a virgin, good boy, no alcohol, didn't drink, nothing like that. But then hanging out with him and our group of friends,
Oh, no, oh, no. So he's my first friend when I lived in this town called Wanganui. I want to know what type of corruption you was just talking about. When I moved, my guy, thank you. You know chefs are crazy. Yeah, no, because I moved to Wanganui as a kid. I was a virgin, good boy, no alcohol, didn't drink, nothing like that. But then hanging out with him and our group of friends,
Yeah. Sit down and, I mean, just Sharma.
Yeah. Sit down and, I mean, just Sharma.
You know, and then I'll say whatever I say and then Sharma. And then.
You know, and then I'll say whatever I say and then Sharma. And then.
and bro it out yeah it seems like he has a lot of love for you which i i like yeah yeah it's or respect respect there's something about like if you knock someone out even me like i let it go when he knocked me out i never chased him yeah i'm always fine like look if the sean fight never happens again i'm fine if you've never been in that situation you never understand how to let go you have to be willing to let go you can't keep chasing these things so for me i don't chase them
and bro it out yeah it seems like he has a lot of love for you which i i like yeah yeah it's or respect respect there's something about like if you knock someone out even me like i let it go when he knocked me out i never chased him yeah i'm always fine like look if the sean fight never happens again i'm fine if you've never been in that situation you never understand how to let go you have to be willing to let go you can't keep chasing these things so for me i don't chase them
They always come back around. And that's how I know these moments come back around. But yeah, we've had that. If I fight him again and I knock him out, then, oh, look, it's three, two now. Best out of seven. Who am I fighting for? And then I only have how much more left in the game? I'm not going to... just to entertain people. There's more fights I'd rather do.
They always come back around. And that's how I know these moments come back around. But yeah, we've had that. If I fight him again and I knock him out, then, oh, look, it's three, two now. Best out of seven. Who am I fighting for? And then I only have how much more left in the game? I'm not going to... just to entertain people. There's more fights I'd rather do.
Couple more rematches I'd rather do. So yeah, I don't want to keep chasing the same fucking, or beating a dead horse or whatever. Yeah.
Couple more rematches I'd rather do. So yeah, I don't want to keep chasing the same fucking, or beating a dead horse or whatever. Yeah.
We all have something to do. Now we're talking.
We all have something to do. Now we're talking.
Now we're talking. Like I said, before I fought up in Miami, there was nights I would just be just in the house shadowboxing, pacing up and down, micro-dosed up a little bit or macro-dosed. Or I'd be in the shower. I've said that shower is the greatest place to create. Shower shrooms. Yeah.
Now we're talking. Like I said, before I fought up in Miami, there was nights I would just be just in the house shadowboxing, pacing up and down, micro-dosed up a little bit or macro-dosed. Or I'd be in the shower. I've said that shower is the greatest place to create. Shower shrooms. Yeah.
Yeah. Shower shrooms. And just like there was one night. Chance is in bed sleeping, and then I just go into his room, like, towel on, like, Chance, Chance. He's like, huh? I'm like, I'm on. He's like, oh, oh, oh, okay. Like he knew straight away what I meant. Because sometimes if he comes home and he hears the same track on a loop and I'm in the shower, he just knows, ah, he's... He's in his own.
Yeah. Shower shrooms. And just like there was one night. Chance is in bed sleeping, and then I just go into his room, like, towel on, like, Chance, Chance. He's like, huh? I'm like, I'm on. He's like, oh, oh, oh, okay. Like he knew straight away what I meant. Because sometimes if he comes home and he hears the same track on a loop and I'm in the shower, he just knows, ah, he's... He's in his own.
He's in there, in that void he's creating. So again, I don't know if anyone else does this, but I just employ people to like, there's techniques. But yeah, that's my way of like... Now, he has his ancestors. He has his people from his tribe. And even when I fought Rob the first time in Melbourne, I felt something with him. I've never really spoken on this, but everyone has something.
He's in there, in that void he's creating. So again, I don't know if anyone else does this, but I just employ people to like, there's techniques. But yeah, that's my way of like... Now, he has his ancestors. He has his people from his tribe. And even when I fought Rob the first time in Melbourne, I felt something with him. I've never really spoken on this, but everyone has something.
I have my parents fasting and praying. I have my uncle who is a pastor.
I have my parents fasting and praying. I have my uncle who is a pastor.
prayer warriors back in nigeria praying for me so yeah but also we're all tapping because we're indigenous people we know how to tap into the spirituality of things so he definitely has an energy behind him that just props him up gets him going and it's hard to explain unless you've been in there with someone and if like if you have you'll know it's in the eyes it's in the energy it's the spirit so yeah
prayer warriors back in nigeria praying for me so yeah but also we're all tapping because we're indigenous people we know how to tap into the spirituality of things so he definitely has an energy behind him that just props him up gets him going and it's hard to explain unless you've been in there with someone and if like if you have you'll know it's in the eyes it's in the energy it's the spirit so yeah
You can clown me and say, oh, it's fucking woo-woo, whatever. But again, in the Western world, no one really fucks with that. It's all about science and energies and crystals and all that.
You can clown me and say, oh, it's fucking woo-woo, whatever. But again, in the Western world, no one really fucks with that. It's all about science and energies and crystals and all that.
Maori, yeah. It was something different. And also, maybe my thing with the death note. I don't know. But yeah. Also, he's the Grim Reaper, apparently. But I felt it with Rob. It was something. But, you know, this is things I don't like to... Because I grew up in Nigeria. I've seen people get possessed. Yeah. I've seen, David, remember at the house in Shangri-La when that lady, do you remember?
Maori, yeah. It was something different. And also, maybe my thing with the death note. I don't know. But yeah. Also, he's the Grim Reaper, apparently. But I felt it with Rob. It was something. But, you know, this is things I don't like to... Because I grew up in Nigeria. I've seen people get possessed. Yeah. I've seen, David, remember at the house in Shangri-La when that lady, do you remember?
as a kid. Oh yeah, now you remember. But then this, yeah, I've seen some shit. We've seen what happened. Now we're talking.
as a kid. Oh yeah, now you remember. But then this, yeah, I've seen some shit. We've seen what happened. Now we're talking.
I was, put it this way. A couple of ditty parties? No, no, no, hell no. I was the getaway driver for them doing like mailbox, you know, hitting cars, windows, that kind of stuff. Like what, 17, 18? And I was always living vicariously through them as they did some...
I was, put it this way. A couple of ditty parties? No, no, no, hell no. I was the getaway driver for them doing like mailbox, you know, hitting cars, windows, that kind of stuff. Like what, 17, 18? And I was always living vicariously through them as they did some...
He's a great voice. You went to hear his laugh. When he laughs and he's fucking rolling, he's hilarious.
He's a great voice. You went to hear his laugh. When he laughs and he's fucking rolling, he's hilarious.
I'm working over here. But it's true. It's true. I've seen some stuff. And the one I was talking about in the house, after school, we used to just hear random noises from the house above us, constantly just... She's speaking in tongues. And then one night, I remember, like, maybe around 2 or 3 a.m.,
I'm working over here. But it's true. It's true. I've seen some stuff. And the one I was talking about in the house, after school, we used to just hear random noises from the house above us, constantly just... She's speaking in tongues. And then one night, I remember, like, maybe around 2 or 3 a.m.,
The whole house, there was a commotion, and then they took her to a church or something to go pray. And then I tried to see if my parents were like, just go in your room, go in your room, and locked the door. And then I tried to ask the housemaids the next day what happened, but everyone just kept, you know, ah, whatever, whatever. But I found out later on it was she... passed the thing on.
The whole house, there was a commotion, and then they took her to a church or something to go pray. And then I tried to see if my parents were like, just go in your room, go in your room, and locked the door. And then I tried to ask the housemaids the next day what happened, but everyone just kept, you know, ah, whatever, whatever. But I found out later on it was she... passed the thing on.
It was a housemate from upstairs. She passed it to the mom and the mom passed it to the kids. And then the dad was the only one who didn't get touched by it. But then they had to like do this whole exorcist shit. This sounds crazy. Like some fucking movie shit. But it happens. I've seen it. And again, boarding school, I've seen it as well. It's real.
It was a housemate from upstairs. She passed it to the mom and the mom passed it to the kids. And then the dad was the only one who didn't get touched by it. But then they had to like do this whole exorcist shit. This sounds crazy. Like some fucking movie shit. But it happens. I've seen it. And again, boarding school, I've seen it as well. It's real.
I don't want to go too much into it because then I just sound like a fucking crazy person. But yeah, I already do. But still. We're experienced. What happened in boarding school?
I don't want to go too much into it because then I just sound like a fucking crazy person. But yeah, I already do. But still. We're experienced. What happened in boarding school?
Okay, boarding school, we're playing tag, and then this kid, whenever he got tagged, he'd just kind of switch, and then he'd catch someone and start trying to beat them. And we're like, what the fuck, yo? Relax, chill. And later on, we couldn't find him for hours.
Okay, boarding school, we're playing tag, and then this kid, whenever he got tagged, he'd just kind of switch, and then he'd catch someone and start trying to beat them. And we're like, what the fuck, yo? Relax, chill. And later on, we couldn't find him for hours.
And then at one point, at one point, me and this kid who were looking for him, we see in the night, lightning strike, strikes again, and he's right there running us in slow motion. And I'll never forget this, because there's moments in your life, you just, you just click. Let's get out. And they just go. Guy running, get out.
And then at one point, at one point, me and this kid who were looking for him, we see in the night, lightning strike, strikes again, and he's right there running us in slow motion. And I'll never forget this, because there's moments in your life, you just, you just click. Let's get out. And they just go. Guy running, get out.
and then we ran and then people were like what the fuck we're like he's coming he's coming he's coming but yeah um so did what did he come well i don't know fuck i didn't stay to find out so you okay yeah get the fuck out of there yeah and eventually they found him they found him later on eventually and he was in the bushes somewhere this is in open state bell's boarding school they found him eventually in the bushes somewhere and yeah i think after the next day we never saw him at school for a while
and then we ran and then people were like what the fuck we're like he's coming he's coming he's coming but yeah um so did what did he come well i don't know fuck i didn't stay to find out so you okay yeah get the fuck out of there yeah and eventually they found him they found him later on eventually and he was in the bushes somewhere this is in open state bell's boarding school they found him eventually in the bushes somewhere and yeah i think after the next day we never saw him at school for a while
Have you ever used a witch doctor for anything? Hell no. No, we don't. We grew up in a Christian household, so we stayed away from that. But, you know, we call them Babalawo. I think in South Africa, they call them Sangoma. So everyone, different tribes in Africa have different names for them.
Have you ever used a witch doctor for anything? Hell no. No, we don't. We grew up in a Christian household, so we stayed away from that. But, you know, we call them Babalawo. I think in South Africa, they call them Sangoma. So everyone, different tribes in Africa have different names for them.
But before Christianity, before that, these guys were... And it's not because, you know, the Western world would say this is bad, this is juju, this and that. But then... It was African spirituality before Christianity or whatever came through. White people. Yeah, yeah, white people. But still, yeah, people tap into it, but I just stay away from it.
But before Christianity, before that, these guys were... And it's not because, you know, the Western world would say this is bad, this is juju, this and that. But then... It was African spirituality before Christianity or whatever came through. White people. Yeah, yeah, white people. But still, yeah, people tap into it, but I just stay away from it.
And I do it in my own way with certain things because, look... The spectrum of light is so different. Even when I'm on shrooms, the way I feel, the way I see things, the way I perceive the world, I know there's more. There's way more. I've seen my cat, rest in peace, in the room. I used to see her at nighttime. I'm like, what is she chasing? I'm watching TV.
And I do it in my own way with certain things because, look... The spectrum of light is so different. Even when I'm on shrooms, the way I feel, the way I see things, the way I perceive the world, I know there's more. There's way more. I've seen my cat, rest in peace, in the room. I used to see her at nighttime. I'm like, what is she chasing? I'm watching TV.
I'll just see her like, da-da-da-da-da-da, and just... And I'm like, what is she actually chasing? Because they can see far more than us in the spectrum of light. So it would be egotistical of us to think we know, as humans, we know what the fucking realm is. Anyway, that's my TED talk.
I'll just see her like, da-da-da-da-da-da, and just... And I'm like, what is she actually chasing? Because they can see far more than us in the spectrum of light. So it would be egotistical of us to think we know, as humans, we know what the fucking realm is. Anyway, that's my TED talk.
Also, it was like a soccer mom van, so it was, you know, could fit a lot of people, but incognito. Not like a fucking Subaru or anything like that. But no, yeah, he's good people. I like having people like that around me because, again, I've talked about this now. I got this far with just eating the dirty shit Uber Eats. And then now I actually eat whole foods, good meals.
Also, it was like a soccer mom van, so it was, you know, could fit a lot of people, but incognito. Not like a fucking Subaru or anything like that. But no, yeah, he's good people. I like having people like that around me because, again, I've talked about this now. I got this far with just eating the dirty shit Uber Eats. And then now I actually eat whole foods, good meals.
There was one, I think it was in England, at a retirement home, don't quote me on this, but then whenever the cat spends time with someone who never spends time with anyone, and then, oh, he about to die, and it became a thing, and they put it on the news and whatnot. It's on YouTube somewhere.
There was one, I think it was in England, at a retirement home, don't quote me on this, but then whenever the cat spends time with someone who never spends time with anyone, and then, oh, he about to die, and it became a thing, and they put it on the news and whatnot. It's on YouTube somewhere.
That's where we spread ashes when someone dies. Oh, I see, I see. Yeah, I've seen it. Yeah, they do.
That's where we spread ashes when someone dies. Oh, I see, I see. Yeah, I've seen it. Yeah, they do.
Wow.
Wow.
Someone give me something. You know the one I took back, allegedly? Still haven't tried it. It's probably expired now. But I saw Rogan even taking them. I've seen other people take them. And ever since you told me, if you want to feel nauseous and disoriented, take a bit. So I was like, I don't know about that. But I think maybe I'll try a small one. I just want to feel it.
Someone give me something. You know the one I took back, allegedly? Still haven't tried it. It's probably expired now. But I saw Rogan even taking them. I've seen other people take them. And ever since you told me, if you want to feel nauseous and disoriented, take a bit. So I was like, I don't know about that. But I think maybe I'll try a small one. I just want to feel it.
Because I know tobacco is a nootropic, right?
Because I know tobacco is a nootropic, right?
Nicotine's in your trouble. Yeah, okay, bet.
Nicotine's in your trouble. Yeah, okay, bet.
Like my last fight, I felt great.
Like my last fight, I felt great.
That's the thing. I've seen some shit. I've felt some shit, so it's different.
That's the thing. I've seen some shit. I've felt some shit, so it's different.
I was off, lost some muscle. The weight cut was easy. So yeah, thanks to him. And now we're going to just pick up where we left off because- You won it again, huh?
I was off, lost some muscle. The weight cut was easy. So yeah, thanks to him. And now we're going to just pick up where we left off because- You won it again, huh?
You're right.
You're right.
Letting other babies up there. Is above them. Yeah. That's a good point. Because that's how kids get. Yeah.
Letting other babies up there. Is above them. Yeah. That's a good point. Because that's how kids get. Yeah.
Nah, I don't want to. I've never fucked with a Ouija board, nothing like that, because I just know, as Nigerians, this is why on these movies, there's always white kids, because they're, oh yeah, let's go talk to the fucking thing, you know? You don't see no black kids fuck with that, because I know it's real. And then... it can enter you. You know it can become a thing.
Nah, I don't want to. I've never fucked with a Ouija board, nothing like that, because I just know, as Nigerians, this is why on these movies, there's always white kids, because they're, oh yeah, let's go talk to the fucking thing, you know? You don't see no black kids fuck with that, because I know it's real. And then... it can enter you. You know it can become a thing.
So I'm just like, nah, I'm good. So yeah. Well, you need to holler at some of the witch doctors for your opponents in the future. Throw some shit in the locker room. Nah, I'd rather do it myself. That's the thing. Skills, skills. Gotta get the edge on them. So that's, bro, even in Nigeria, they do it with football.
So I'm just like, nah, I'm good. So yeah. Well, you need to holler at some of the witch doctors for your opponents in the future. Throw some shit in the locker room. Nah, I'd rather do it myself. That's the thing. Skills, skills. Gotta get the edge on them. So that's, bro, even in Nigeria, they do it with football.
That's how it happens.
That's how it happens.
They put something at someone's goalpost just to try and like... Do you remember this in the World Cup? Nah.
They put something at someone's goalpost just to try and like... Do you remember this in the World Cup? Nah.
How convenient. Because he died for the sins. Shout out Jesus, bro.
How convenient. Because he died for the sins. Shout out Jesus, bro.
Don't you think he doesn't? Not in the moment, but again, I claim back the word God. You see me saying God? No, no, I keep saying it now because at first it felt so triggering. And I'd be like, the universe. But I'm like, nah, God is the one. No matter what that force is, it's what we all tap into.
Don't you think he doesn't? Not in the moment, but again, I claim back the word God. You see me saying God? No, no, I keep saying it now because at first it felt so triggering. And I'd be like, the universe. But I'm like, nah, God is the one. No matter what that force is, it's what we all tap into.
So the mistake was just a lapse in focus. Because I tripped. Bad footwork and I tripped. And then that was when he was kind of throwing at me. And people thought, oh, you heard him. And I got up and I was like, the ground. And then DC was like, he's doing the Max Holloway. But I was kind of just being like, nah, the ground. But even that moment right there. I shouldn't have.
So the mistake was just a lapse in focus. Because I tripped. Bad footwork and I tripped. And then that was when he was kind of throwing at me. And people thought, oh, you heard him. And I got up and I was like, the ground. And then DC was like, he's doing the Max Holloway. But I was kind of just being like, nah, the ground. But even that moment right there. I shouldn't have.
Yeah. Even my boy, Shah Ike, when we were in Abu Dhabi recently, I went to the mosque with him. I put the whole thing on. And then I went to pray at the mosque with him. And he was really touched. He was like, man, none of my friends have ever come to the mosque to pray with me. But I was like, of course I'm going to tap in. It's a place. And I just went there, followed what he was doing.
Yeah. Even my boy, Shah Ike, when we were in Abu Dhabi recently, I went to the mosque with him. I put the whole thing on. And then I went to pray at the mosque with him. And he was really touched. He was like, man, none of my friends have ever come to the mosque to pray with me. But I was like, of course I'm going to tap in. It's a place. And I just went there, followed what he was doing.
But I was just meditating. I didn't really know the Koran or speak the Arabic or whatever, but it's just my way of tapping in with cultures. No matter what, you still feel the same energy. We're all still trying to connect to the same oneness. If I ever go to a Hindi temple, I do the same thing. We did that.
But I was just meditating. I didn't really know the Koran or speak the Arabic or whatever, but it's just my way of tapping in with cultures. No matter what, you still feel the same energy. We're all still trying to connect to the same oneness. If I ever go to a Hindi temple, I do the same thing. We did that.
Where? In Singapore, the Hindu temple.
Where? In Singapore, the Hindu temple.
Just stay focused on a task at hand because you need 30 minutes of focus while you're in there. So you can't even just have a lapse in judgment for a split second because if not, someone can jump on you and capitalize. And I've done that to people as well. But this guy, I mean, got done to me.
Just stay focused on a task at hand because you need 30 minutes of focus while you're in there. So you can't even just have a lapse in judgment for a split second because if not, someone can jump on you and capitalize. And I've done that to people as well. But this guy, I mean, got done to me.
Yeah.
Yeah.
And they're like, oh.
And they're like, oh.
Yeah.
Yeah.
They don't even care to check. They just like, yeah, it must be on you.
They don't even care to check. They just like, yeah, it must be on you.
Someone's got some forgiving. Why'd your mom name you Israel? Was that a? Nah, so actually I was gonna mention this while you were talking about naming your baby. So in Nigerian or Yoruba culture, when you have a baby, you meet the baby for about a week first. So you're in the house with the baby for about a week, get to know the baby a bit. And then... Indians do that. Yeah.
Someone's got some forgiving. Why'd your mom name you Israel? Was that a? Nah, so actually I was gonna mention this while you were talking about naming your baby. So in Nigerian or Yoruba culture, when you have a baby, you meet the baby for about a week first. So you're in the house with the baby for about a week, get to know the baby a bit. And then... Indians do that. Yeah.
That's when you have the naming ceremony, right? Yeah, naming ceremony. Yeah, I went to one. Oh, no way. You went to one. Yeah. So we don't do baby showers. That's a new thing now in Nigeria. But we used to have... We still have naming ceremonies. And then... like say people from my mom's side and my dad's side, important people, like my mom and dad's parents gave me a different name.
That's when you have the naming ceremony, right? Yeah, naming ceremony. Yeah, I went to one. Oh, no way. You went to one. Yeah. So we don't do baby showers. That's a new thing now in Nigeria. But we used to have... We still have naming ceremonies. And then... like say people from my mom's side and my dad's side, important people, like my mom and dad's parents gave me a different name.
My dad's parents gave me a different name. My mom's big sister or favorite, you know, sister or something. So Israel was the name from the pastor, from God that was ordained by me. So then Mobolaji was a second name that my parents, they gave me that name. Mobolaji. Mobolaji.
My dad's parents gave me a different name. My mom's big sister or favorite, you know, sister or something. So Israel was the name from the pastor, from God that was ordained by me. So then Mobolaji was a second name that my parents, they gave me that name. Mobolaji. Mobolaji.
Yeah, because again, I was just telling him like, it wasn't you, it was the ground.
Yeah, because again, I was just telling him like, it wasn't you, it was the ground.
But the whole fight just felt like a weird dream. I know I'm going to be a great dad, but because I've been talking to Alex about it before and... You getting... No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
But the whole fight just felt like a weird dream. I know I'm going to be a great dad, but because I've been talking to Alex about it before and... You getting... No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Yeah. So it means born with wealth, born with riches. So each of my names have meaning. Mobolaji. Yeah. Do you still have that?
Yeah. So it means born with wealth, born with riches. So each of my names have meaning. Mobolaji. Yeah. Do you still have that?
Yeah. So that's all my names. But then again, as a pastor's doing all the religious leaders doing it. What poor girl got it when you're saying my name? Oh, my God.
Yeah. So that's all my names. But then again, as a pastor's doing all the religious leaders doing it. What poor girl got it when you're saying my name? Oh, my God.
I tripped.
I tripped.
As a religious leader is doing that, and then they have like sugar, salt, water, honey, and then we'll dip the finger in the water and say, this is the essence of life. and have a probe up about it. And then, I don't know, like some type of shit like that. But then, yeah, I think it's beautiful. I think it's a cool thing to do. They have like the throwing of money too? That's normal.
As a religious leader is doing that, and then they have like sugar, salt, water, honey, and then we'll dip the finger in the water and say, this is the essence of life. and have a probe up about it. And then, I don't know, like some type of shit like that. But then, yeah, I think it's beautiful. I think it's a cool thing to do. They have like the throwing of money too? That's normal.
Bro, we went to church. I just came back from Nigeria. Man. This is why I love strip clubs. This is why I like strip clubs. Jesus up there in his underwear. Yeah. We're back in Nigeria at church. And then the offerings, we do the tithing and whatnot. But then we went back for my dad being ordained as a minister in this church.
Bro, we went to church. I just came back from Nigeria. Man. This is why I love strip clubs. This is why I like strip clubs. Jesus up there in his underwear. Yeah. We're back in Nigeria at church. And then the offerings, we do the tithing and whatnot. But then we went back for my dad being ordained as a minister in this church.
You never see me... In the fight, complained to the ref, unless like when Brunson really grabbed my shorts for the second time. And I was like, ref, that's twice. But you never see me kind of like lose focus. I just focus on a task at hand. But yeah, in that moment, I lost focus and that was it for me at the time. Yeah. Outside of that, anything surprising?
You never see me... In the fight, complained to the ref, unless like when Brunson really grabbed my shorts for the second time. And I was like, ref, that's twice. But you never see me kind of like lose focus. I just focus on a task at hand. But yeah, in that moment, I lost focus and that was it for me at the time. Yeah. Outside of that, anything surprising?
And then, yeah, to celebrate, we just, and then that's more money for Jesus, you know? And it just looks cool because, you know, Naira and dollars don't compare. So when you take, you know, $500 over there, it's like, let's get the stuff. And it's cool, man. Even in the clubs, we're at the club there. And the vibe was so cool, man.
And then, yeah, to celebrate, we just, and then that's more money for Jesus, you know? And it just looks cool because, you know, Naira and dollars don't compare. So when you take, you know, $500 over there, it's like, let's get the stuff. And it's cool, man. Even in the clubs, we're at the club there. And the vibe was so cool, man.
Saxophone is playing as they're playing real like, you know, hip hop, R&B music in the club and the drummers. And then you're just there like this, this, this. And then, man, I just, I like that about our culture. We're not scared to flex. Like Nigerians in Africa, we're the biggest flexers.
Saxophone is playing as they're playing real like, you know, hip hop, R&B music in the club and the drummers. And then you're just there like this, this, this. And then, man, I just, I like that about our culture. We're not scared to flex. Like Nigerians in Africa, we're the biggest flexers.
We taught... All Africans, everyone knows how to flex. You know, washing your hands with champagne, that shit. We started that. Oh, shit. Yeah. I didn't even know. I never heard that one.
We taught... All Africans, everyone knows how to flex. You know, washing your hands with champagne, that shit. We started that. Oh, shit. Yeah. I didn't even know. I never heard that one.
And then he came out strong. I forgot about that Bible story. When he said it, I was like, boom.
And then he came out strong. I forgot about that Bible story. When he said it, I was like, boom.
Nah, because the strength was something that was, oh, he's so much this, he's so much that. But I felt strong in there. Again, shout out Matt. So I felt really strong. I felt... Fast. If you do the numbers, like my guy Bill Smart did the numbers and said that was the most active I've ever been in any of my fights in the UFC.
Nah, because the strength was something that was, oh, he's so much this, he's so much that. But I felt strong in there. Again, shout out Matt. So I felt really strong. I felt... Fast. If you do the numbers, like my guy Bill Smart did the numbers and said that was the most active I've ever been in any of my fights in the UFC.
Are there any Jewish UFC fighters? There's a couple, right? Must be. I can't think of any right now. But back in the day, a lot of boxers were Jewish. Back in the day, years ago. What kind of thing?
Are there any Jewish UFC fighters? There's a couple, right? Must be. I can't think of any right now. But back in the day, a lot of boxers were Jewish. Back in the day, years ago. What kind of thing?
That was good, Miles. Go on. So for me, whenever I do fights now, like example, the Ancestor Silva fight, I had Rock Lee in my mind. So when I was getting introduced, I took the weights off. Rod Whitaker, Death Note. Depends. I always have a character I like to embody or a moment. Even when I fought Pereira the second time, I was Jet Li in Unleashed.
That was good, Miles. Go on. So for me, whenever I do fights now, like example, the Ancestor Silva fight, I had Rock Lee in my mind. So when I was getting introduced, I took the weights off. Rod Whitaker, Death Note. Depends. I always have a character I like to embody or a moment. Even when I fought Pereira the second time, I was Jet Li in Unleashed.
It doesn't have to be anime, but a character I relate to. As a kid, Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Action Man. It was a lot. We used to just pretend to fight in the fields as a kid. If I would go back now... Power Rangers was like one of the top at the time. Which one? Yeah, which Ranger? Come on, Black Ranger.
It doesn't have to be anime, but a character I relate to. As a kid, Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Action Man. It was a lot. We used to just pretend to fight in the fields as a kid. If I would go back now... Power Rangers was like one of the top at the time. Which one? Yeah, which Ranger? Come on, Black Ranger.
But the Black Ranger, because it was relatable, but the Red Ranger, he was cool too. But if I was going to... Let me see. Damn.
But the Black Ranger, because it was relatable, but the Red Ranger, he was cool too. But if I was going to... Let me see. Damn.
The white one went to my elementary school. He's an MMA fighter now, I think. The white ranger. He was an MMA fighter.
The white one went to my elementary school. He's an MMA fighter now, I think. The white ranger. He was an MMA fighter.
He was an MMA fighter.
He was an MMA fighter.
Yeah, so I was putting the pace on him. So again, you know, took time off, came back, felt great. That's the main thing. I felt great when I was fighting. So now we're going to build. We did my testing about four weeks ago now, three weeks ago. So we've got the numbers. We're like, cool, we are where we were four weeks out from the fight. So it's like, cool, let's build off from that.
Yeah, so I was putting the pace on him. So again, you know, took time off, came back, felt great. That's the main thing. I felt great when I was fighting. So now we're going to build. We did my testing about four weeks ago now, three weeks ago. So we've got the numbers. We're like, cool, we are where we were four weeks out from the fight. So it's like, cool, let's build off from that.
I'm on baby. Last night was fun. You guys had fun? Yeah, it was good. Just the host was funny. Some of the guys that came up and girls. Yeah, it was a good show. I like the vibe.
I'm on baby. Last night was fun. You guys had fun? Yeah, it was good. Just the host was funny. Some of the guys that came up and girls. Yeah, it was a good show. I like the vibe.
Yeah. I mean, come on. It could have been. I wanted to stay, bro.
Yeah. I mean, come on. It could have been. I wanted to stay, bro.
They don't care about my show.
They don't care about my show.
Nah. I thought you were going to do it, man. Nah, because I film on Mondays. But I just wanted to be at the comedy mothership and just see. Because, again, and I said this, for me, as a fan... of these guys and even us, like we're friends now, but me and these guys for the first time, like Hans Kim, Ari and them.
Nah. I thought you were going to do it, man. Nah, because I film on Mondays. But I just wanted to be at the comedy mothership and just see. Because, again, and I said this, for me, as a fan... of these guys and even us, like we're friends now, but me and these guys for the first time, like Hans Kim, Ari and them.
It's a cool moment to see them. This is cool. And again, I know for them, they feel the same way, but I'm a fan. So I'm always a fan.
It's a cool moment to see them. This is cool. And again, I know for them, they feel the same way, but I'm a fan. So I'm always a fan.
They're way more excited. I kept on telling Tony, I was like, I'm so proud of you seeing this apartment. I was like, man, this is fucking cool. I told him probably like seven times. I like the way he just takes pride in himself, just walking around and showing us like, yeah.
They're way more excited. I kept on telling Tony, I was like, I'm so proud of you seeing this apartment. I was like, man, this is fucking cool. I told him probably like seven times. I like the way he just takes pride in himself, just walking around and showing us like, yeah.
The one at MSG, I told him at the end, I didn't like the fact that they rushed the second show at the end. I was like, what the fuck? That was my complaint. Yo, Dove can speak on this. Dove can speak on this. But he said it was because Madison Square Garden had a fine for 100K if they went overtime. It might even be more. True.
The one at MSG, I told him at the end, I didn't like the fact that they rushed the second show at the end. I was like, what the fuck? That was my complaint. Yo, Dove can speak on this. Dove can speak on this. But he said it was because Madison Square Garden had a fine for 100K if they went overtime. It might even be more. True.
You got to get out that venue. Yeah, because they were just like the next people. They didn't even have the buckets. They were just like, cool, boom, this guy comes up. Like, all the comedians that had it said, they were like, 30-second sets, quiet, cool, thank you, we got to keep moving. And I was just like, hmm.
You got to get out that venue. Yeah, because they were just like the next people. They didn't even have the buckets. They were just like, cool, boom, this guy comes up. Like, all the comedians that had it said, they were like, 30-second sets, quiet, cool, thank you, we got to keep moving. And I was just like, hmm.
but that's just me as a Karen you know what it probably is there was probably an event the next day and they started loading in that night before because to you you're still on MSG but to the venue they're like that's Tuesday we got other shit do you guys have like a production trailer whenever you go around the world do you have like a what do you call it like a set or something that you have to say lighting or is that supplied by the venue tell me
but that's just me as a Karen you know what it probably is there was probably an event the next day and they started loading in that night before because to you you're still on MSG but to the venue they're like that's Tuesday we got other shit do you guys have like a production trailer whenever you go around the world do you have like a what do you call it like a set or something that you have to say lighting or is that supplied by the venue tell me
I want to build off.
I want to build off.
I actually have no idea. That's the thing. And it's nice to know that. And I was even telling Rose this. I've never felt that when people talk about, say, you know, I lost the belt. Like, Matt Hughes was one of the first people I heard. Who's my chef's name, by the way? Matt Hughes. Wow. Yeah. But Matt Hughes, the legend, UFC icon, was the first one I heard talk about when he lost the belt.
I actually have no idea. That's the thing. And it's nice to know that. And I was even telling Rose this. I've never felt that when people talk about, say, you know, I lost the belt. Like, Matt Hughes was one of the first people I heard. Who's my chef's name, by the way? Matt Hughes. Wow. Yeah. But Matt Hughes, the legend, UFC icon, was the first one I heard talk about when he lost the belt.
So now this, and then you- So even if you have to go, say, Abu Dhabi, when you do that, do you have to transfer all your stuff over there? You'll get local vendors. Oh, okay, I see, I see.
So now this, and then you- So even if you have to go, say, Abu Dhabi, when you do that, do you have to transfer all your stuff over there? You'll get local vendors. Oh, okay, I see, I see.
He felt this pressure come off. Like, ugh. I'm not the champ anymore. But I'd never felt that because I was the champ for so long. And then when I lost it in MSG, it was kind of like, fuck, let's do it again. And then it wasn't until even when I lost it to Strickland, I still felt like, you know, that target on my back and it still is.
He felt this pressure come off. Like, ugh. I'm not the champ anymore. But I'd never felt that because I was the champ for so long. And then when I lost it in MSG, it was kind of like, fuck, let's do it again. And then it wasn't until even when I lost it to Strickland, I still felt like, you know, that target on my back and it still is.
No, really like, like Zayn, it's not my money, it's Dana's money.
No, really like, like Zayn, it's not my money, it's Dana's money.
I'm like, you know, that's cool. But again, I've heard from behind the scenes, there's only been ever two fighters that do like a ring walk beforehand, like go to the venue the night before. That's me and Jon Jones, the only two that go there and prep and just kind of have a little look-see.
I'm like, you know, that's cool. But again, I've heard from behind the scenes, there's only been ever two fighters that do like a ring walk beforehand, like go to the venue the night before. That's me and Jon Jones, the only two that go there and prep and just kind of have a little look-see.
So when I did the one in Melbourne where I danced, I told everyone on the mic, please, I know if you're in the working, just don't film, nothing like that, right, right, right. Then I did it. But then I felt like, I'm going to fucking kill this shit.
So when I did the one in Melbourne where I danced, I told everyone on the mic, please, I know if you're in the working, just don't film, nothing like that, right, right, right. Then I did it. But then I felt like, I'm going to fucking kill this shit.
I just felt like, I just knew, I didn't really feel pressure because I went to bed that night watching the rehearsal and just, that's how I fell asleep with my phone in my hand. Just like, again, this is going to fucking, this is going to fucking blow. So it took my mind off the fight and I was able to just be like, fuck. And then, yeah, so it wasn't pressure.
I just felt like, I just knew, I didn't really feel pressure because I went to bed that night watching the rehearsal and just, that's how I fell asleep with my phone in my hand. Just like, again, this is going to fucking, this is going to fucking blow. So it took my mind off the fight and I was able to just be like, fuck. And then, yeah, so it wasn't pressure.
It was just like, I was just like, I'm going to fucking kill this shit. That's how I felt.
It was just like, I was just like, I'm going to fucking kill this shit. That's how I felt.
You can't think about it too much. You just have to just accept it for it. It's like peek at it, like understand, okay, this is what it is. And the one you talked about was after I fought first time in MSG with Bronson, the next night I went to watch the Knicks play. And that's when I was kind of like, what the fuck?
You can't think about it too much. You just have to just accept it for it. It's like peek at it, like understand, okay, this is what it is. And the one you talked about was after I fought first time in MSG with Bronson, the next night I went to watch the Knicks play. And that's when I was kind of like, what the fuck?
And I was like, oh shit. Like this was, I fought there last night and now it's a fucking, the basketball is a plane. There's a logo there.
And I was like, oh shit. Like this was, I fought there last night and now it's a fucking, the basketball is a plane. There's a logo there.
Poston, yeah, I saw him in Austin.
Poston, yeah, I saw him in Austin.
But after this fight, I was kind of like, well, man, like I wasn't attached to the result. I just wanted to show off. I wanted to fight. And I did. So now I'm in a spot where it's like. Who do I fight? When do I fight? Because I'm only doing main events, five-rounders, and title fights. That's all I've done for the last how many years.
But after this fight, I was kind of like, well, man, like I wasn't attached to the result. I just wanted to show off. I wanted to fight. And I did. So now I'm in a spot where it's like. Who do I fight? When do I fight? Because I'm only doing main events, five-rounders, and title fights. That's all I've done for the last how many years.
Like if the Knicks just show up. No one's going to sell it out. Yeah. I heard, I mean, I love the Knicks, and I don't really follow basketball, but... We win it all this year.
Like if the Knicks just show up. No one's going to sell it out. Yeah. I heard, I mean, I love the Knicks, and I don't really follow basketball, but... We win it all this year.
Shout out, Cat.
Shout out, Cat.
That's fire. Street fights. Okay, what do we got? Okay. Oh, got popped. Nice recovery. The hair helped him. I called him a nigga too. Nice. Let's go. I cannot square up. He's going to put his hair away because his hair is going to be a hindrance maybe. But he's going to hide on him. Other guys go back by the wall. Square it up. He's got it. He's got it. Asian guy calling a white guy a nigga.
That's fire. Street fights. Okay, what do we got? Okay. Oh, got popped. Nice recovery. The hair helped him. I called him a nigga too. Nice. Let's go. I cannot square up. He's going to put his hair away because his hair is going to be a hindrance maybe. But he's going to hide on him. Other guys go back by the wall. Square it up. He's got it. He's got it. Asian guy calling a white guy a nigga.
Find a fair one. It's not even a nice belt. Like street fight video.
Find a fair one. It's not even a nice belt. Like street fight video.
Yeah, who knows what happened after. I'm glad it cut off. Mark, that made me feel uncomfortable that you brought that up.
Yeah, who knows what happened after. I'm glad it cut off. Mark, that made me feel uncomfortable that you brought that up.
I didn't know. Let's go to the next one. That's a better one. Oh, nice. I like this one. Leg kick. I've seen this one. Yeah, cool. Established range. Swinging. Oh, took the shoes off.
I didn't know. Let's go to the next one. That's a better one. Oh, nice. I like this one. Leg kick. I've seen this one. Yeah, cool. Established range. Swinging. Oh, took the shoes off.
Oh! Put the shoes back on.
Oh! Put the shoes back on.
Nice. Oh! Oh, he got a nice right every time. The other guy shouldn't have just kept on walking in. He did the same thing. Oh, that's nice of him, though. Put him down and then try and help him back up. Nah, that's disrespectful. Yeah, it's not okay. Don't knock me out and then get back. Try and help him. No, I think not. He came for him.
Nice. Oh! Oh, he got a nice right every time. The other guy shouldn't have just kept on walking in. He did the same thing. Oh, that's nice of him, though. Put him down and then try and help him back up. Nah, that's disrespectful. Yeah, it's not okay. Don't knock me out and then get back. Try and help him. No, I think not. He came for him.
White guy, his problem was he was just rushing back in after getting clipped and like, cool, let's do it again. That's ego. You have to just pull back and reassess and do something different. Yeah. Spit at him.
White guy, his problem was he was just rushing back in after getting clipped and like, cool, let's do it again. That's ego. You have to just pull back and reassess and do something different. Yeah. Spit at him.
And then you do something.
And then you do something.
It's kind of nice to just not have that be the focus now, but now just fight, show off, make money. But we'll see. I'm excited. Where do you get, like...
It's kind of nice to just not have that be the focus now, but now just fight, show off, make money. But we'll see. I'm excited. Where do you get, like...
Oh, no way. Oh, for real. 5v1. Nah, that's dumb. I don't like street fights, eh?
Oh, no way. Oh, for real. 5v1. Nah, that's dumb. I don't like street fights, eh?
Yeah, I just think it's not worth it. And my ego is in check. See all this? Because you can get cheap shot from the back. Like this guy about to get cheap shot at the guy in the black. Oh, he just didn't, again, lost focus. Took his eyes off the target. 5v1. Boom, everyone slinging. That's dumb.
Yeah, I just think it's not worth it. And my ego is in check. See all this? Because you can get cheap shot from the back. Like this guy about to get cheap shot at the guy in the black. Oh, he just didn't, again, lost focus. Took his eyes off the target. 5v1. Boom, everyone slinging. That's dumb.
Yeah, Austin would be wild. Oh, he's just swinging.
Yeah, Austin would be wild. Oh, he's just swinging.
That's why I have to keep moving. I like what he's doing. Keep moving and keep hitting. Never stay in one place. He's moving and hitting. That's what's up. That's what's up. Because he won. Oh, that's it?
That's why I have to keep moving. I like what he's doing. Keep moving and keep hitting. Never stay in one place. He's moving and hitting. That's what's up. That's what's up. Because he won. Oh, that's it?
Yeah, it's original. Takes a shirt off. This guy's a legend. Yeah, man.
Yeah, it's original. Takes a shirt off. This guy's a legend. Yeah, man.
I think I've seen him talk about it as well. They call him a skater. Yeah. Again, I like that. Mark it. Yeah, thank you. Oh, yeah, true. No, it was written right there. I'm just quoting. Oh, that's it. Boom. Again, strike hard, strike first. In a situation like this, you can't wait for them to, I'm going to be the righteous one, let them hit me first.
I think I've seen him talk about it as well. They call him a skater. Yeah. Again, I like that. Mark it. Yeah, thank you. Oh, yeah, true. No, it was written right there. I'm just quoting. Oh, that's it. Boom. Again, strike hard, strike first. In a situation like this, you can't wait for them to, I'm going to be the righteous one, let them hit me first.
Ain't that Karate Kid's strike hard, strike first?
Ain't that Karate Kid's strike hard, strike first?
I like that market.
I like that market.
Yeah, Big Cat loves this page style. Yeah, but David, street fight. He's the producer of Freestyle Bender, so he kind of lets us know if it's... Kosher, if you will, on brand. Street Fight Companion.
Yeah, Big Cat loves this page style. Yeah, but David, street fight. He's the producer of Freestyle Bender, so he kind of lets us know if it's... Kosher, if you will, on brand. Street Fight Companion.
Not now. Even the breakdowns that I do, I give really basic insights into things. I don't try and give the sauce. I don't want people to know how I think. I did a little bit during COVID when I did the breakdowns early on of my old fights. And they usually was kind of like, stuff that shit.
Not now. Even the breakdowns that I do, I give really basic insights into things. I don't try and give the sauce. I don't want people to know how I think. I did a little bit during COVID when I did the breakdowns early on of my old fights. And they usually was kind of like, stuff that shit.
Would that be something? That'd be fun. That'd be fun. You and Volk, dude, together, just commentating after you both retire would be so good. I mean, I do some for the UFC, just for fun, for the lulz.
Would that be something? That'd be fun. That'd be fun. You and Volk, dude, together, just commentating after you both retire would be so good. I mean, I do some for the UFC, just for fun, for the lulz.
Bisping, another one. Former champions.
Bisping, another one. Former champions.
Sometimes they be saying some shit and I'm like... No, no, they get it wrong. Yeah, no, no, not even that. It's like their emotions... Get the best of them. Yeah, and I'm like... be neutral. You can see it. Oh, really? Yeah, you can see it.
Sometimes they be saying some shit and I'm like... No, no, they get it wrong. Yeah, no, no, not even that. It's like their emotions... Get the best of them. Yeah, and I'm like... be neutral. You can see it. Oh, really? Yeah, you can see it.
But again, that's why you have professionals like John Anik and Rogan as well who can just try and be... Even if Rogan is a friend with someone like John Anik, they can kind of like separate themselves. But fighters, we are emotional beings. Yeah. So we sometimes... Like Michael Bisping, shout out to him because... One time in Vegas, my second or first year in the UFC.
But again, that's why you have professionals like John Anik and Rogan as well who can just try and be... Even if Rogan is a friend with someone like John Anik, they can kind of like separate themselves. But fighters, we are emotional beings. Yeah. So we sometimes... Like Michael Bisping, shout out to him because... One time in Vegas, my second or first year in the UFC.
We need more.
We need more.
No, first year in the UFC, after I fought Brad Tavares, he comes. I'm at a pool party. I'm shirtless. And he comes up, sees me, gets on the fucking bar. There's the fucking guy. Takes his shirt off and all this. But then we have a real DNM. And he tells me, like, you know, I probably said a lot of things about you out of jealousy. Oh, that was cool for him to say. I appreciated that.
No, first year in the UFC, after I fought Brad Tavares, he comes. I'm at a pool party. I'm shirtless. And he comes up, sees me, gets on the fucking bar. There's the fucking guy. Takes his shirt off and all this. But then we have a real DNM. And he tells me, like, you know, I probably said a lot of things about you out of jealousy. Oh, that was cool for him to say. I appreciated that.
And then he gave me some game. And then at the end of the night, he goes, check this. Pops is like, I'm drunk. He's drunk. And I'm like, what the fuck? He's like, hold it. And he's telling me, like, yo, this is the sacrifice you have to make sometimes. You have to be careful when you fight this and that. Make sure you get in here, do your thing, get your money, and get out.
And then he gave me some game. And then at the end of the night, he goes, check this. Pops is like, I'm drunk. He's drunk. And I'm like, what the fuck? He's like, hold it. And he's telling me, like, yo, this is the sacrifice you have to make sometimes. You have to be careful when you fight this and that. Make sure you get in here, do your thing, get your money, and get out.
Because this and this and that. And I'm like, cool. He's like, yeah, careful, careful, cool. Give it back to him.
Because this and this and that. And I'm like, cool. He's like, yeah, careful, careful, cool. Give it back to him.
And then that was it. So again, that's one of those moments. That's crazy. I don't know if we took that. I took a photo with Jorge that night, but I don't think I took a photo with Bisping, but that was a moment for about 40 minutes. We hung out, drank, and then we had that moment where we just talked for about 20 minutes after and just like, oh shit. And he put his eye on my hand to let me know.
And then that was it. So again, that's one of those moments. That's crazy. I don't know if we took that. I took a photo with Jorge that night, but I don't think I took a photo with Bisping, but that was a moment for about 40 minutes. We hung out, drank, and then we had that moment where we just talked for about 20 minutes after and just like, oh shit. And he put his eye on my hand to let me know.
This is some real shit. This is what could happen to you if you don't play the game right. So, yeah, I appreciate those moments. Even with GSP, he always pops in into my life. Kind of like Avatar Roku in a way.
This is some real shit. This is what could happen to you if you don't play the game right. So, yeah, I appreciate those moments. Even with GSP, he always pops in into my life. Kind of like Avatar Roku in a way.
He'll just pop into my life. Like in Austin, he just showed up. And again, dropping wisdom. Boom. Boom. And I'm like, yes, I need this. Thank you, master. Yeah, it's... Yeah.
He'll just pop into my life. Like in Austin, he just showed up. And again, dropping wisdom. Boom. Boom. And I'm like, yes, I need this. Thank you, master. Yeah, it's... Yeah.
And then you meet him. He's a fucking... He is a human being. He's got a wife and some kids. Bro, I love his setup. Again, I love who he is as a person. And when I went to spot him... I let him know. I was like, okay, because he invited us to his house. This is the house with the bunker? No, not the Hawaii one. We're at Tahoe. And again, he's got a great setup. I love his setup.
And then you meet him. He's a fucking... He is a human being. He's got a wife and some kids. Bro, I love his setup. Again, I love who he is as a person. And when I went to spot him... I let him know. I was like, okay, because he invited us to his house. This is the house with the bunker? No, not the Hawaii one. We're at Tahoe. And again, he's got a great setup. I love his setup.
It's similar to what I have in mind for myself. And then when we went to the gym to train and it was time to spa, I was like, right, too close. Pop. Cool. Okay. You're too close. Bop. And then he was learning. He was learning on the fly. And then he'd throw a leg kick. And again, hard leg kick, but I can take it. And then we were just going at it. But I didn't try to hurt him.
It's similar to what I have in mind for myself. And then when we went to the gym to train and it was time to spa, I was like, right, too close. Pop. Cool. Okay. You're too close. Bop. And then he was learning. He was learning on the fly. And then he'd throw a leg kick. And again, hard leg kick, but I can take it. And then we were just going at it. But I didn't try to hurt him.
I was just letting him know, like, if you really want to be about this, you have to be about this. And I respect the guy. He's game, bro. He is game. Like, his technique's a lot better now. He had ACL surgery, I think, so he's getting better. But he's just passionate about the game. You wouldn't expect from a guy like that who's accomplished. Like, this is a guy that fucking...
I was just letting him know, like, if you really want to be about this, you have to be about this. And I respect the guy. He's game, bro. He is game. Like, his technique's a lot better now. He had ACL surgery, I think, so he's getting better. But he's just passionate about the game. You wouldn't expect from a guy like that who's accomplished. Like, this is a guy that fucking...
owns Facebook and Instagram. So for me, just to hang out with him and, again, humanize him. At the end, I was like, man, you're a lot cooler than I expected. I appreciate that, just hanging out with him.
owns Facebook and Instagram. So for me, just to hang out with him and, again, humanize him. At the end, I was like, man, you're a lot cooler than I expected. I appreciate that, just hanging out with him.
Insane.
Insane.
But that's because it was through either the movie and people just their own perception until he decided to start being more active on social media and let people know who he is.
But that's because it was through either the movie and people just their own perception until he decided to start being more active on social media and let people know who he is.
Maybe I'm partially responsible for this. But most people don't think that unless collectively it happens, it's individuals, they don't. Then they follow the crowd and like, oh, I guess he's cool now. I'm going to jump on the trend. Yes. So, yeah. But he's a cool dude. I always have respect for that guy. You ever met him? I've never met him. Now, you and him will get along.
Maybe I'm partially responsible for this. But most people don't think that unless collectively it happens, it's individuals, they don't. Then they follow the crowd and like, oh, I guess he's cool now. I'm going to jump on the trend. Yes. So, yeah. But he's a cool dude. I always have respect for that guy. You ever met him? I've never met him. Now, you and him will get along.
He's like, at first when you meet him, he's a little awkward.
He's like, at first when you meet him, he's a little awkward.
Not standoffish, just awkward. But then... Once you get to know him, he's cool. That he's just a regular dude.
Not standoffish, just awkward. But then... Once you get to know him, he's cool. That he's just a regular dude.
Maybe training would be. Training, because definitely every day you get humbled. Every day. There's no fake humility in fighting. It's not this like, oh, I want to act like I'm... Nah. You get your ass kicked, you know you suck, and you get better, and then you do it to someone else, and then you suck again. So yeah, I think so.
Maybe training would be. Training, because definitely every day you get humbled. Every day. There's no fake humility in fighting. It's not this like, oh, I want to act like I'm... Nah. You get your ass kicked, you know you suck, and you get better, and then you do it to someone else, and then you suck again. So yeah, I think so.
I think definitely fighting would have helped him because... And again, for someone to actually want to do that... Crazy. And I respect that. Someone who actually wants to get in there professionally, even if it's against Elon or whoever else. He still will fight. I don't think Elon would fight him, but I think he will definitely fight.
I think definitely fighting would have helped him because... And again, for someone to actually want to do that... Crazy. And I respect that. Someone who actually wants to get in there professionally, even if it's against Elon or whoever else. He still will fight. I don't think Elon would fight him, but I think he will definitely fight.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I think men are starting to understand, like, it's not just about, it's brain and bronze, and you can be the richest, this and that, but then that, when you talk about that power dynamic, that's why all these fucking Wall Street guys go pay hookers to, like, lash them and shit on their chest or whatever.
I think men are starting to understand, like, it's not just about, it's brain and bronze, and you can be the richest, this and that, but then that, when you talk about that power dynamic, that's why all these fucking Wall Street guys go pay hookers to, like, lash them and shit on their chest or whatever.
I haven't said, even getting a submission right now would be meaningful to me more than getting a bill for the third time. So that's the thing.
I haven't said, even getting a submission right now would be meaningful to me more than getting a bill for the third time. So that's the thing.
We have that in New Zealand. Yeah, like all these guys, not Wall Street, but like businessmen, they do the charity boxing thing. So they train for maybe eight, nine weeks and then enter a boxing fight.
We have that in New Zealand. Yeah, like all these guys, not Wall Street, but like businessmen, they do the charity boxing thing. So they train for maybe eight, nine weeks and then enter a boxing fight.
Even without the, because the Elon fight was like the thing that made it really popular between them two. But even he said after that.
Even without the, because the Elon fight was like the thing that made it really popular between them two. But even he said after that.
Yeah. Like a smoker, but he'll fight someone that's equally, because he did the jujitsu comp. And again, shout out to him. He did it under a different name until he walked on the mat. And people were like, oh shit. And that was smart. So that way people don't know I'm fighting Zuck. So then he did it under a different name, put up on the mat. And those who saw it, saw it. And he did well.
Yeah. Like a smoker, but he'll fight someone that's equally, because he did the jujitsu comp. And again, shout out to him. He did it under a different name until he walked on the mat. And people were like, oh shit. And that was smart. So that way people don't know I'm fighting Zuck. So then he did it under a different name, put up on the mat. And those who saw it, saw it. And he did well.
He won the fight. So yeah, I think he will at that level. Not like, again, professionally, just someone who can...
He won the fight. So yeah, I think he will at that level. Not like, again, professionally, just someone who can...
You know, there's ways I felt when I'm like, I could feel it. Like, you're like, okay, I got to find a way to just, that's what I even said. The last, bro, every time I'm about to, every night before I hop into the cold pool, my brain would always try and stop me. So I'll override that by just like, nope, I'm the master of my own body.
You know, there's ways I felt when I'm like, I could feel it. Like, you're like, okay, I got to find a way to just, that's what I even said. The last, bro, every time I'm about to, every night before I hop into the cold pool, my brain would always try and stop me. So I'll override that by just like, nope, I'm the master of my own body.
And I'll just boom, straight away, dive in there, feel the thing, be in there for two minutes, go in the spa. And then again, but the first one, it's always just that your brain's like, no. No, no. And you're just like walking through and I just boom, dive in. So again, you do that reps, you kind of calcify your mind.
And I'll just boom, straight away, dive in there, feel the thing, be in there for two minutes, go in the spa. And then again, but the first one, it's always just that your brain's like, no. No, no. And you're just like walking through and I just boom, dive in. So again, you do that reps, you kind of calcify your mind.
You make yourself the master of your own destiny and it transfers into other bits of your life where you just, I have to go. So this camp, I'm going to find other ways to make myself uncomfortable. Might start going yoga because I don't really have a camp yet. So I'm just... I have some free time, so I'll maybe do something different. Like yoga is nice. What else?
You make yourself the master of your own destiny and it transfers into other bits of your life where you just, I have to go. So this camp, I'm going to find other ways to make myself uncomfortable. Might start going yoga because I don't really have a camp yet. So I'm just... I have some free time, so I'll maybe do something different. Like yoga is nice. What else?
I can't stretch like, you know, these Lululemon chicks. Yeah. You know, so I want to get to that level.
I can't stretch like, you know, these Lululemon chicks. Yeah. You know, so I want to get to that level.
I feel like you're flexible.
I feel like you're flexible.
I'm flexible, but again, I'm 35. It's different, bro. Yeah. So I'm not the same. Like sometimes if I am not striking as often as I should be, Takes me about a week and a half maybe to get my back. Oh, really? Yeah. But when I was younger, bro, I'd be out all night. Get out of bed. Fuck somebody. Not even sleep. Go to sparring.
I'm flexible, but again, I'm 35. It's different, bro. Yeah. So I'm not the same. Like sometimes if I am not striking as often as I should be, Takes me about a week and a half maybe to get my back. Oh, really? Yeah. But when I was younger, bro, I'd be out all night. Get out of bed. Fuck somebody. Not even sleep. Go to sparring.
And yeah, but I can't do that anymore because I'm older and I'm smarter now. Yeah. So I'm not as wild as I used to be, but still, time and place.
And yeah, but I can't do that anymore because I'm older and I'm smarter now. Yeah. So I'm not as wild as I used to be, but still, time and place.
I got a couple at home. They just sit there. They don't go away.
I got a couple at home. They just sit there. They don't go away.
I think it's from a certain period. So I don't really know too much about it, but I think it's from a certain period. And I don't even know if it's still going on. I think maybe he's rejected it. So it's going to, yeah, they're going to do a mistrial, I think. I see. Okay, so the judge did reject it. But again, it doesn't include me. It includes some fighters from a certain time period.
I think it's from a certain period. So I don't really know too much about it, but I think it's from a certain period. And I don't even know if it's still going on. I think maybe he's rejected it. So it's going to, yeah, they're going to do a mistrial, I think. I see. Okay, so the judge did reject it. But again, it doesn't include me. It includes some fighters from a certain time period.
So, yeah, that would be interesting. We'll see what happens.
So, yeah, that would be interesting. We'll see what happens.
That's a good answer.
That's a good answer.
Yo, you're media train, bro. That's the sound of the film. Oh, we didn't talk about the film, bro. I mean, you saw the film.
Yo, you're media train, bro. That's the sound of the film. Oh, we didn't talk about the film, bro. I mean, you saw the film.
Look, so I'll say this. It was just sometimes some people can't see the forest for the trees. And I've always said I'm not local, I'm global. And at least now the movie can globally be seen. And I'm happy about that because... You've seen it. It wasn't really a fight documentary. It was a fight documentary, but it was more about, say, me dealing with this lifestyle, the spotlight.
Look, so I'll say this. It was just sometimes some people can't see the forest for the trees. And I've always said I'm not local, I'm global. And at least now the movie can globally be seen. And I'm happy about that because... You've seen it. It wasn't really a fight documentary. It was a fight documentary, but it was more about, say, me dealing with this lifestyle, the spotlight.
Like, I believe you. Yeah, because I said it from the jump, and I'm glad you remember that. Yeah. But now it's just, again, highlights, cool shit. Yeah. Like, again, when I was fighting, I realized this because it happened to Anderson. It's happened to Jones. It's happened to a lot of the greats. The longer you defend a belt, the— I'm not speaking for those guys. Of course.
Like, I believe you. Yeah, because I said it from the jump, and I'm glad you remember that. Yeah. But now it's just, again, highlights, cool shit. Yeah. Like, again, when I was fighting, I realized this because it happened to Anderson. It's happened to Jones. It's happened to a lot of the greats. The longer you defend a belt, the— I'm not speaking for those guys. Of course.
And for me, the best picture I saw was a lady on a plane knitting, an old lady on a plane knitting, watching it. And someone sent me that, and I thought that was cool. So that way it shows that it's not just a film about a fighter.
And for me, the best picture I saw was a lady on a plane knitting, an old lady on a plane knitting, watching it. And someone sent me that, and I thought that was cool. So that way it shows that it's not just a film about a fighter.
Again, they hurried it up because, again, sometimes some people...
Again, they hurried it up because, again, sometimes some people...
but that is included that is at the end but that's they rushed that bit because they i think they've they stopped filming before uh before the pereira new york fight so then the film was then in post while that was happening so they kind of put that bit at the end but again the story's still being written but right now this film it's about you and your fight yeah with your own life
but that is included that is at the end but that's they rushed that bit because they i think they've they stopped filming before uh before the pereira new york fight so then the film was then in post while that was happening so they kind of put that bit at the end but again the story's still being written but right now this film it's about you and your fight yeah with your own life
This is the most exposed I've ever felt on TV. So even the first time I got on a plane, And I realized, oh shit, my film's on the plane. I shut down. So I got into my seat. There was a whole family and I just like, I was really awkward. And in my head, I just assumed like people will be watching it and then, or maybe seeing it and then like, And I just felt so insecure about it.
This is the most exposed I've ever felt on TV. So even the first time I got on a plane, And I realized, oh shit, my film's on the plane. I shut down. So I got into my seat. There was a whole family and I just like, I was really awkward. And in my head, I just assumed like people will be watching it and then, or maybe seeing it and then like, And I just felt so insecure about it.
I'm fine now, but that was the first time. I might've had an edible or something, so it made me more sensitive. But then I was just very like, oh shit, I didn't want to be seen. So I just shut down for the rest of the flight. But I'm fine with it now, exposing myself. And now it's going to be seen in North America. I think it's on Prime and Apple TV.
I'm fine now, but that was the first time. I might've had an edible or something, so it made me more sensitive. But then I was just very like, oh shit, I didn't want to be seen. So I just shut down for the rest of the flight. But I'm fine with it now, exposing myself. And now it's going to be seen in North America. I think it's on Prime and Apple TV.
Yeah, globally.
Yeah, globally.
Oh, yeah. But again, it's like, cool, this is me. I'm a human being. I'm a human animal. I have a range of emotions that can be seen in this film from when I was a kid to now. But again, if people are going to take whatever they want to take from this...
Oh, yeah. But again, it's like, cool, this is me. I'm a human being. I'm a human animal. I have a range of emotions that can be seen in this film from when I was a kid to now. But again, if people are going to take whatever they want to take from this...
i'd say i practice what i preach when i talk about people dealing with their mental health because they don't want to get mentally ill like physically and i actually show them how to do it because most people who don't they think oh i'm not crazy i'm gonna go see some therapist or whatever but then i'm showing you this is it's simple last time i went or talk to Janet would have been a month ago.
i'd say i practice what i preach when i talk about people dealing with their mental health because they don't want to get mentally ill like physically and i actually show them how to do it because most people who don't they think oh i'm not crazy i'm gonna go see some therapist or whatever but then i'm showing you this is it's simple last time i went or talk to Janet would have been a month ago.
Before that, I didn't realize when she told me, Izzy, it's been three years. And I was like, really? Wow.
Before that, I didn't realize when she told me, Izzy, it's been three years. And I was like, really? Wow.
So I was like, holy shit. And I just thought maybe like a year. And she's like, no, Izzy, it's been three years. I was like, are you serious? She's like, yeah. But then life...
So I was like, holy shit. And I just thought maybe like a year. And she's like, no, Izzy, it's been three years. I was like, are you serious? She's like, yeah. But then life...
the tools i got from her right helped me deal with a lot of things and i just cool but then there's the residuals you don't know about that just pile up and then you just i'll deal with that later but you don't know you're doing that and they got piled up to a point that after that incident with the dickhead i was just like nah this so i kind of shut down and then i like yo jenna can we talk got some stuff off i didn't want to bombard her so when i get back home now
the tools i got from her right helped me deal with a lot of things and i just cool but then there's the residuals you don't know about that just pile up and then you just i'll deal with that later but you don't know you're doing that and they got piled up to a point that after that incident with the dickhead i was just like nah this so i kind of shut down and then i like yo jenna can we talk got some stuff off i didn't want to bombard her so when i get back home now
I'll talk to her about some new stuff and be like, right, I got this to deal with now. I mean, pile up homework. So in that movie, when I show people how to do it, I practice it as well. I fall off. Like I said, it's been three years.
I'll talk to her about some new stuff and be like, right, I got this to deal with now. I mean, pile up homework. So in that movie, when I show people how to do it, I practice it as well. I fall off. Like I said, it's been three years.
I'm saying the longer you defend the belt, the less risk you take. Because you see the way I was fighting. One of the examples I gave was my Brad Tavares fight in round one. Cool, I hear the clapper, 10 seconds left. I said, I'm gonna try a Minari roll. I landed it in training quite a lot, but I've never ever tried it in a fight. So I was like, let me try that shit.
I'm saying the longer you defend the belt, the less risk you take. Because you see the way I was fighting. One of the examples I gave was my Brad Tavares fight in round one. Cool, I hear the clapper, 10 seconds left. I said, I'm gonna try a Minari roll. I landed it in training quite a lot, but I've never ever tried it in a fight. So I was like, let me try that shit.
Yeah, I still am, constantly. Like, even now in this new level, you know, even in my personal life, I try to keep it as private as I can. But then in this film, there was one point the director was like, we need a love interest. I was like, hell no. I knew straight away. I was just like, cause I knew at the time I was like, this ain't it. This ain't the one. But.
Yeah, I still am, constantly. Like, even now in this new level, you know, even in my personal life, I try to keep it as private as I can. But then in this film, there was one point the director was like, we need a love interest. I was like, hell no. I knew straight away. I was just like, cause I knew at the time I was like, this ain't it. This ain't the one. But.
Yeah, but then I was like, nah, this ain't the one. There was an interest. Well, it wasn't for me anyway. Not the right casting. The casting wasn't right. But look, I do get like FOMO, you know. You just had a kid. You did. He just got engaged. But the thing is I'm grateful for is. Engaged? Yeah, David just got engaged in Tahiti. Did all that. What's his name?
Yeah, but then I was like, nah, this ain't the one. There was an interest. Well, it wasn't for me anyway. Not the right casting. The casting wasn't right. But look, I do get like FOMO, you know. You just had a kid. You did. He just got engaged. But the thing is I'm grateful for is. Engaged? Yeah, David just got engaged in Tahiti. Did all that. What's his name?
Nah, but she fucking changed him.
Nah, but she fucking changed him.
He did some gruff as well.
He did some gruff as well.
The house that, my first house I ever bought, he lives in that. They kicked me out, right? And then... Now, every time I go there, it's always clean. And I'm like, why the fuck wasn't this place spotless when we live together?
The house that, my first house I ever bought, he lives in that. They kicked me out, right? And then... Now, every time I go there, it's always clean. And I'm like, why the fuck wasn't this place spotless when we live together?
She did.
She did.
She did. And I'm proud of him for that because of the growth he's had. And I see that. And then I was kind of getting to this point where I was just like, man, you know, I'm fine. Again, I'm a man. Shut up. Dick pride. But still, you know, it's like, oh, it'll happen. It'll happen. But then when I was golfing with Kelly early this year, he didn't tell me like, yeah, he's about to have a second one.
She did. And I'm proud of him for that because of the growth he's had. And I see that. And then I was kind of getting to this point where I was just like, man, you know, I'm fine. Again, I'm a man. Shut up. Dick pride. But still, you know, it's like, oh, it'll happen. It'll happen. But then when I was golfing with Kelly early this year, he didn't tell me like, yeah, he's about to have a second one.
I think it's public, not public news, but it's on a story on Instagram or something. So he's had a second kid at 52.
I think it's public, not public news, but it's on a story on Instagram or something. So he's had a second kid at 52.
Yeah. Oh, my bad. Kelly Slater, yeah.
Yeah. Oh, my bad. Kelly Slater, yeah.
He's the man. Such a cool dude. He is. Does not look 52 at all or 53 now maybe, but just had a second kid. He's been about to hell forever though. He's been locked in. In the ocean. Yeah, yeah. In the ocean. But go on, you were saying. Yeah, but yeah, he talked to me about that and kind of... Him and one thing Bill Burr said years ago, just kind of let me know, like, it's fine.
He's the man. Such a cool dude. He is. Does not look 52 at all or 53 now maybe, but just had a second kid. He's been about to hell forever though. He's been locked in. In the ocean. Yeah, yeah. In the ocean. But go on, you were saying. Yeah, but yeah, he talked to me about that and kind of... Him and one thing Bill Burr said years ago, just kind of let me know, like, it's fine.
There's no rush, because if you start rushing, because, you know, a lot of these girls, they do that. They try and like, oh, it's like 35, but I need someone. And they find the wrong guy, settle down, have a kid with the wrong guy. Now you got to deal with that guy for the rest of your life. Yeah, that ain't me. I'm not trying to be that person.
There's no rush, because if you start rushing, because, you know, a lot of these girls, they do that. They try and like, oh, it's like 35, but I need someone. And they find the wrong guy, settle down, have a kid with the wrong guy. Now you got to deal with that guy for the rest of your life. Yeah, that ain't me. I'm not trying to be that person.
So, yeah, I'm just going to chill and probably one day share this part of my life. But at the moment, I like peace. I like, and this is where I'm at with peace, is just me, myself, and I, and then doing all this to better myself will attract not just that, but the best, because already it's attracting the best deals and positions for me.
So, yeah, I'm just going to chill and probably one day share this part of my life. But at the moment, I like peace. I like, and this is where I'm at with peace, is just me, myself, and I, and then doing all this to better myself will attract not just that, but the best, because already it's attracting the best deals and positions for me.
Like, look, we've got Brokeboy, we've got his company that's doing well, and all these other things that are happening I can't really talk about right now, but it's because I'm just focused on me and being the best me. So yeah, I feel like I'm in a good place. But again, still in the race.
Like, look, we've got Brokeboy, we've got his company that's doing well, and all these other things that are happening I can't really talk about right now, but it's because I'm just focused on me and being the best me. So yeah, I feel like I'm in a good place. But again, still in the race.
Did it, just missed, because my hips weren't high enough. And then I got up and I was like, ah, come on.
Did it, just missed, because my hips weren't high enough. And then I got up and I was like, ah, come on.
Yeah, me too. It will happen. Me too. Even when I was in the layouts, I said this. I tried to get on Riot for the last two years. They're still trying to process me. And I was like, you know what? I'm going to get on Hinge just to see what's up. But then Hinge is not what I thought it was. Nah. Wait, what was it?
Yeah, me too. It will happen. Me too. Even when I was in the layouts, I said this. I tried to get on Riot for the last two years. They're still trying to process me. And I was like, you know what? I'm going to get on Hinge just to see what's up. But then Hinge is not what I thought it was. Nah. Wait, what was it?
and it's just like the whole fucking questionnaire you have to write and accept you that's some racist that makes me feel oh no we're gonna wait we'll figure out that right now ryan was more like i'm just like i don't know let's see what's happening but then it wasn't i was like still but then henjo's like they're all looking for we're gonna make some different yeah we're gonna make you're gonna do some damage on right now that's what i'm trying to do man what i'm saying yeah i was trying but we could
and it's just like the whole fucking questionnaire you have to write and accept you that's some racist that makes me feel oh no we're gonna wait we'll figure out that right now ryan was more like i'm just like i don't know let's see what's happening but then it wasn't i was like still but then henjo's like they're all looking for we're gonna make some different yeah we're gonna make you're gonna do some damage on right now that's what i'm trying to do man what i'm saying yeah i was trying but we could
Yeah. I'd rather, look, I'd rather, if I'm going to get rejected, I'd rather it happen the old-fashioned way. Real life, face-to-face. You know what I mean? Rather than like swiping, swiping, swiping.
Yeah. I'd rather, look, I'd rather, if I'm going to get rejected, I'd rather it happen the old-fashioned way. Real life, face-to-face. You know what I mean? Rather than like swiping, swiping, swiping.
I don't, but I just thought I'd try it just for the love.
I don't, but I just thought I'd try it just for the love.
Look, there's some really nice girls out there, but if you talk about per capita, like in New York and L.A. It's crazy. We're spoiled.
Look, there's some really nice girls out there, but if you talk about per capita, like in New York and L.A. It's crazy. We're spoiled.
We're on the streets just like me and Matt. It's like, what the fuck? I'm not even shy about it anymore. That's why in the airports I just put shades on so I can perv in peace. You're a lot of look.
We're on the streets just like me and Matt. It's like, what the fuck? I'm not even shy about it anymore. That's why in the airports I just put shades on so I can perv in peace. You're a lot of look.
Yeah, because it's not just about me.
Yeah, because it's not just about me.
It's the same rules. It goes both ways. I got looked at. I'm looking at me, looking at you, looking at me. Exactly. I like those. They're fun. And you get some good interactions, but yeah, you get some weird ones. I had a stalker.
It's the same rules. It goes both ways. I got looked at. I'm looking at me, looking at you, looking at me. Exactly. I like those. They're fun. And you get some good interactions, but yeah, you get some weird ones. I had a stalker.
Yeah, it's not just about me. It's about, you know, when I win and I have the belt, there's a lot of people that eat. Yeah. So, you know, it just slowly, and it's not on purpose. It's something that just happens. Like I said, with Sylvia, I've seen it as a fan, and with Jones as well, I've seen it. But then now I'm kind of free of that. I'm just like, and I know I'm good and all that.
Yeah, it's not just about me. It's about, you know, when I win and I have the belt, there's a lot of people that eat. Yeah. So, you know, it just slowly, and it's not on purpose. It's something that just happens. Like I said, with Sylvia, I've seen it as a fan, and with Jones as well, I've seen it. But then now I'm kind of free of that. I'm just like, and I know I'm good and all that.
So I had to, this is just for, I'd send this to my lawyer. Cause I was like, okay, I need to get this on film just so he knows. And then he's like, right, you need to send her a restraining order. So I got her on the cam, on the camera, cause she somehow found the ding dong. And when I asked her how, she goes, honestly, Whoa, that's wild.
So I had to, this is just for, I'd send this to my lawyer. Cause I was like, okay, I need to get this on film just so he knows. And then he's like, right, you need to send her a restraining order. So I got her on the cam, on the camera, cause she somehow found the ding dong. And when I asked her how, she goes, honestly, Whoa, that's wild.
I mean, the number to get to my apartment. Oh, yeah.
I mean, the number to get to my apartment. Oh, yeah.
She needs help. She needs help. She needs help. But wait till she turns around. No, no, it's crazy. I think she's Colombian too. So, you know, they're wild.
She needs help. She needs help. She needs help. But wait till she turns around. No, no, it's crazy. I think she's Colombian too. So, you know, they're wild.
Nah, but so for real.
Nah, but so for real.
Yeah. That's fire. But, but, so one time.
Yeah. That's fire. But, but, so one time.
Nah, nah, nah. So one time. Nah, you better than me, bro. I'm single and I got girls. Nah, but again, I'm glad I have a little bit of, you know. Discipline. Discipline. A little bit. Sometimes I don't. But this one, I'm glad I did, because if I did, then I'm pretty sure I'd have problems right now.
Nah, nah, nah. So one time. Nah, you better than me, bro. I'm single and I got girls. Nah, but again, I'm glad I have a little bit of, you know. Discipline. Discipline. A little bit. Sometimes I don't. But this one, I'm glad I did, because if I did, then I'm pretty sure I'd have problems right now.
Lay down the law. No, but again, shit like that doesn't happen all the time. But I'm sure, look, I'm sure people have stalkers that are really good that they don't know about for years. They trap them up, all these NBA players. Bro, the amount of older women that get with these young players. Oh, that's all game. That's sad. No, but again, look, if you see someone, you're like, cool, that's...
Lay down the law. No, but again, shit like that doesn't happen all the time. But I'm sure, look, I'm sure people have stalkers that are really good that they don't know about for years. They trap them up, all these NBA players. Bro, the amount of older women that get with these young players. Oh, that's all game. That's sad. No, but again, look, if you see someone, you're like, cool, that's...
It's legal. It's legal. They just know the game. Like, they know, yeah. They're hot. They're 42. They're like, cool, I'm going to get you. You're 21. Bang.
It's legal. It's legal. They just know the game. Like, they know, yeah. They're hot. They're 42. They're like, cool, I'm going to get you. You're 21. Bang.
Yeah, also. That's what I'm saying. It's legal. The guys are 21, whatever, it's legal. They're groomers. Yeah, groomers. But again, if it was the other way, I mean, Leo gets away with it, so. Yeah, he'll impregnate him.
Yeah, also. That's what I'm saying. It's legal. The guys are 21, whatever, it's legal. They're groomers. Yeah, groomers. But again, if it was the other way, I mean, Leo gets away with it, so. Yeah, he'll impregnate him.
Catch and release. Catch and release. That's the...
Catch and release. Catch and release. That's the...
He's got to snip. I'm just too scared. I just, yeah. No, don't snip. No, hell no. I'm good. Again, look, when I was wilder, I never had a baby because I never pull out of a fight, but my pull-out game is elite. But then now, again, I'm smart. I'm smart now. And Auckland, again, it's just the cesspool. Everybody's fucked everybody.
He's got to snip. I'm just too scared. I just, yeah. No, don't snip. No, hell no. I'm good. Again, look, when I was wilder, I never had a baby because I never pull out of a fight, but my pull-out game is elite. But then now, again, I'm smart. I'm smart now. And Auckland, again, it's just the cesspool. Everybody's fucked everybody.
So I just want to go back to just taking more risks, being fun, being a highlight, dude, like I was. Did it get less fun as you had the belt longer and longer? Certain fights. There was one, Marvin Vittori part two, when I was in there, maybe round three, and you hear, I don't know if it's on the fight, but I heard Twister, one of my coaches, was like, Don't get bored, Izzy. Don't get bored.
So I just want to go back to just taking more risks, being fun, being a highlight, dude, like I was. Did it get less fun as you had the belt longer and longer? Certain fights. There was one, Marvin Vittori part two, when I was in there, maybe round three, and you hear, I don't know if it's on the fight, but I heard Twister, one of my coaches, was like, Don't get bored, Izzy. Don't get bored.
It's a small city. You know, Val.
It's a small city. You know, Val.
Oh, I love him.
Oh, I love him.
I love it, though.
I love it, though.
And I caught myself like, oh, yeah. But again, I didn't realize it because I'm in the fight. But he saw it in my eyes and my demeanor.
And I caught myself like, oh, yeah. But again, I didn't realize it because I'm in the fight. But he saw it in my eyes and my demeanor.
Yeah. But he could see it, though. Maybe around three or four, he could just see it. I was just like, this is boring for him.
Yeah. But he could see it, though. Maybe around three or four, he could just see it. I was just like, this is boring for him.
There's no way, like he's gotta know who you are. That's why he pulled up on me. So I had a great morning training. Yeah, yeah, what's the story?
There's no way, like he's gotta know who you are. That's why he pulled up on me. So I had a great morning training. Yeah, yeah, what's the story?
Matt was, I think he was in Thailand at the time. Okay. So I had good morning training, vibes was on, went to K Road to get this pie, like a famous pie on there. And I was just like, vibes was on, just chilling. And then this guy, I think because he saw my car, so he doubled back and just like, look at me like, yo, Izzy, one outs.
Matt was, I think he was in Thailand at the time. Okay. So I had good morning training, vibes was on, went to K Road to get this pie, like a famous pie on there. And I was just like, vibes was on, just chilling. And then this guy, I think because he saw my car, so he doubled back and just like, look at me like, yo, Izzy, one outs.
And in New Zealand, that's like one outs is like, you and me, one on one, let's go. What?
And in New Zealand, that's like one outs is like, you and me, one on one, let's go. What?
What? Then I started laughing and I was thinking like, the fuck? And people who were taking photos with me and stuff were like, the fuck? And I just kept on walking. And then the bit where it pissed him off, because he was at the green light, everyone going around him, honking their horns like, this fucking guy. Yeah. And then I went, I just grabbed my car door and I went...
What? Then I started laughing and I was thinking like, the fuck? And people who were taking photos with me and stuff were like, the fuck? And I just kept on walking. And then the bit where it pissed him off, because he was at the green light, everyone going around him, honking their horns like, this fucking guy. Yeah. And then I went, I just grabbed my car door and I went...
And that pissed him off. So he just came in front of my car. And I said, bro, I'm not going to fucking whoop you off for free.
And that pissed him off. So he just came in front of my car. And I said, bro, I'm not going to fucking whoop you off for free.
No, but then he pulled up and then, like, tried to, like, talk all this rash to me. And at one point, I even tried to defuse it because I was like, bro, I don't know you.
No, but then he pulled up and then, like, tried to, like, talk all this rash to me. And at one point, I even tried to defuse it because I was like, bro, I don't know you.
When I said, bro, I fight for millions. I don't fucking fight. I'm not going to knock your ass out for free. And he goes, nah, I fight for free. I fight for the streets, for my pride. And I was thinking, you're fucking stupid. You're stupid. Was he a white guy? Nah, a Maori guy. He was brown, yeah. See, that's the problem I had when I first moved to New Zealand.
When I said, bro, I fight for millions. I don't fucking fight. I'm not going to knock your ass out for free. And he goes, nah, I fight for free. I fight for the streets, for my pride. And I was thinking, you're fucking stupid. You're stupid. Was he a white guy? Nah, a Maori guy. He was brown, yeah. See, that's the problem I had when I first moved to New Zealand.
I couldn't tell the difference between all of them. It wasn't because of racism.
I couldn't tell the difference between all of them. It wasn't because of racism.
But then in the end, I just as when I spat at him was when I was kind of like hoping try something. Oh, OK. That's at the end. You see me spit at him. He just looks down like and then I realize you're not going to do shit. But also because of our boy, like you remember the movie when our boy got knocked out? Yeah. Street violence. And I just realized if I drop this guy right now.
But then in the end, I just as when I spat at him was when I was kind of like hoping try something. Oh, OK. That's at the end. You see me spit at him. He just looks down like and then I realize you're not going to do shit. But also because of our boy, like you remember the movie when our boy got knocked out? Yeah. Street violence. And I just realized if I drop this guy right now.
Let's go have it. Yeah, guys.
Let's go have it. Yeah, guys.
Boom. They're going to fucking put me through the ring.
Boom. They're going to fucking put me through the ring.
Oh, yeah. They're being weapons. So for me, I was just like, nah. And again, we started a charity, Walk Without Fear, to help with this kind of sinless street violence. Because a lot of these guys, the boys that killed my boy, they did home detention for, I think, a year and a half. And during that year and a half, we all had lockdown for six months. in that time. So again, we all did it together.
So what's the, and now they're around free with their family.
Yeah, exactly. So again, we're trying to change the laws with that charity. And this video, I believe, will help because it shows the discipline of someone like me. Do that to Dan Hooker.
dan is like danza is a beast and dan would probably act differently and maybe maybe not knock him out but just put him to sleep hang him out yeah but still how does the video end because it's like it just seems like it was still going on if you go to the end you'll see me just spit at him and then when i slammed my car door down and i was kind of just like that that's when you were yeah that's when you got pissed yeah but when i was driving off he had a shirt off and he was still flexing and again
You know, about this movie. Oh, yeah.
People, only one person, like when I said, can you call the cops? One person helped me. Everyone else just had the camera off at this moment. So you see me spit at him, there he looks down. And I got angry. Now what's happening right now? He just didn't do shit.
I was like, spat at you on your leg. If he spat back at me, then it's on. But again, I'm glad I had a good day. And I don't like street fights. I don't like confrontation. But if you bring the problem, then I'm going to solve the problem.
I can see there's a lot of growth as well, even just as we've been here. Shout out Blue Shoe.
the range, because I'm within my rights and he's within range. I was just thinking of a fall. I was just like, man, if he hits his head, because it's downhill, it's more gravity, boom, and he's going to bleed out. And I probably wouldn't be here right now.
I told him I was getting paid millions to fight. If you're not getting paid like that to fight.
Paige Van Zandt did. She's doing her second fight soon, I think. Yeah. Yeah, she has, but she's crazy.
guys that are no longer professional women yeah i mean we need like some big puerto rican lesbian yeah yeah yeah that's oh wow yeah you close yeah yeah but these yeah you should go power slap too i'm not doing that I'm not doing that. That's actually sore. Do you think his motivation was just trying to get paid? Because we don't have those laws in New Zealand.
I think in his head, again, he's not caring about pay because he fights for the streets, fights for his pride. But the guy filming kept on going. To you or to him? I don't know. So I don't know. It feels like it was a setup.
Not as much as New York. Really? Really? I don't think so.
If I'm gonna, David Kinsey is like 40, for my, but my bracket is like, it goes up now.
Yeah, a thousand percent. But then you get like a rebate.
what just give me the money what italians it's a meme right now i just see that i don't get it you don't get the meme maybe give me the money yeah have you seen it show me the money that one no
You're asking the wrong guy. I just made a joke about it, but still, I've just seen it all over TikTok, all over the reels, seen famous people do it on Shade Room and shit. I'm just like, I don't get the funny. So I guess we're over here.
Did I do it? I guess so. Close enough. Yeah, we all, we pass the trends. Is it Gen Z? Mark's on Bing.
I'm engaged.
Yeah, exactly. Ugh. Damn, bro. You sure you don't want kids, dude? Nah, well, eventually. Nah, I can't wait. I know I'm going to be a great dad, but... But? You can't go looking for this. It has to happen. Because I've been talking to Alex about it before, and, you know, he's seen. Like, there's... You're getting...
Oh, the oven cleaner I heard. Who said that? That was you? No, I'm not. I'm not. Dating advice. We were talking about it before. These are jokes. Yeah, jokes. Just for me. But I'm sure you've been there as well. You guys have been there. You have to not look because then you attract the wrong thing. Just chill and the right thing will come to you.
So me, I just focus on myself, being the best version of myself.
I said I had a Jewish friend that I can hang out with. But then he said, no, you're not allowed to do that. But my name's Israel, so it's fine. That's what I said, so it's fine. And also I got approval now.
This is here in New York.
I don't know. I'm a sweet boy. He's like, what do you need? He's like, what do you need? Let me know. What's your type? What's your type? I'm like, I'll send you pictures. Oh, he's pimping. He's pimping. Yeah, he is a pimp. He is a pimp.
And he goes, no, I fight for free. I fight for the streets, for my pride. And I was thinking, you're stupid. At the end, you see me spit at him and he just looks down like, and then I realized you're not going to do shit. If he spat back at me, then it's on. But again, I'm glad I had a good day. I don't like street fights.
Yeah, we're cool. After the fight, we had a nice discussion again. It was cool, yeah. Was that a private thing or were you part of that? It was cool, just like a moment. And at the end, he just said, if you're ever in South Africa, you know, tap in. I was like, yeah, sure. And I said, when we see you again, I'll try and kill you. And he goes, I'll try and kill you too. And we just hugged.
And I did this shit. And this is why I'm not beating those allegations because I went, hey, Yes, yes, yes. Well, he laughed and then just like, we just hugged and that was it. I thought it was a good moment between you guys.
That's how most fighters are. There's only some who take it to that place and then keep it like that after the fight. But nah, we're all on the same journey. And again, he's achieved his dream now. No matter what, even, what was the recent one I saw was Murab in Georgia. when they're hailing him. Oh man, that was crazy. So whenever I see that, no matter what, it makes me feel a way.
Was it like just happened randomly, or you were prepared, and that was how you guys were meant to do it?
Cause I'm like, yo, I know that feeling. I've done that too. So it's, it's yeah. You can, if I hate on that, what does that say about me? A hundred percent. Yeah. So I always respect.
Nah, it can't, that was real, but it doesn't get harder unless say, Like jeff had uh, my friend had this uh stats saying like whenever you fight someone you don't really have any static You fight different even if you beat them But if I have beef with someone I I now I now let them normally so Yeah.
As I get older and I'm thinking about it, I'm like, I might have to tap into something else just to get that.
Yeah, she's right. So again, we talked about it as well. And I used the avatar Zuko, the firebender when he... became friends with Aang and then they had to, he had to find a new way to firebend because he didn't have that anger anymore. They met the original firebenders, the dragons, and they relearned firebending.
So for me, that's one of the main reasons I haven't even been to the jungles yet, because I just know that it's not my whole fuel, but I like having that, you know, I'm going to fucking show you like that. You fucking kidding me? I like the chip. The chip is a great motivation. He always brings up Bernard Hopkins.
He always brings up Bernard Hopkins.
he just didn't know what to do with it when he was taking the puerto rican flag in puerto rico and ripping and stepping on it he was unstoppable yeah i mean it's a peculiar thing that only you guys really understand i mean we all understand in our own ways but where we're fighting because of what we have to do even i won't say the name but someone in the game who has done what i've done even achieve greater heights said yeah don't do it till after fighting
What's that? Go to the jungles or tap into those plant medicines until after fighting. Ah, because it's going to... Yeah, he felt like it changed him a little bit. Even like what Deontay Wilder was talking about. He went to Peru, I think. The ayahuasca? Yeah. And then allegedly people have said now he hasn't found... Even he said it after his post-fight.
Recently he said, yeah, I found inner peace or something like that. Right, right, right, right. And then people say it's taking away that, because bro, he was the guy knocking out everybody, left, right, and center, highest KO ratio in boxing.
But again, I think it's just finding a different place to fight for him, even if you've done that, because people have done it and been successful, but there's levels.
I hated being the favorite at some point because some people, I'm like, why you still have me as the favorite? Even in the second Alex Pereira fight, I was like, I'm the favorite still? Yeah. I'm like, bro... I didn't like it. So I do like, I don't, it's not the whole feel.
Because again, I do tap in with like love, the people that really show me love, the people that are around me, the messages I get. I don't, some of the messages I get, man, I'm just like, bro, You don't even know me, but you know me. And it fills me with joy, and it fills me with pride. And those are the people I fight for when I tap into that.
But also, the ones that don't believe in me and say all this shit, I'm like, I'm going to fucking show you, because I like that. But I don't know how long that's going to last for. So again, finding new spots to fight for them. And yeah, we'll see. Even train for them. I'm going to try it out. Yeah.
Every few months, that'll make me feel like I'm about to die. So one of the things is like, say, I'll train for three months or two months, and then cool, let's go running with the bulls. But I'll train for two months on how to run with the bulls. Maybe some sheep first. We've got heaps of sheep in New Zealand. Like fucking run with the sheep or whatever.
And then eventually, because that would just get me up. That would make me feel like, fuck. Joe said, dumb ways to die. I agree. But what a rush. Shark diving? I would do that. I would do shark diving. I never thought I would because water, but, you know.
What about the water? I mean, I surf once, twice, three times maybe. But I just, me and water don't mix. I'm not buoyant. I can say, if you put me in the middle of the ocean right now, I probably have like 20 minutes or 30 minutes before I'm like, I'm done. Because I can try and tread water, but I'm so dense.
Don't float. i'm so dense so yeah um but shock diving scuba tank in a cage reinforced i'll try it just for fun yeah like with a great white yeah that'd be skydiving done it twice once in abu dhabi the first one amazing life-changing experience that was last year in the last year and then i did a random one this year just for fun and the second time wasn't as thrilling but it was
It was just cool to see everything.
The first one, I was just like, I wasn't even scared. So shit like that. Skydive, still have the McLaren. I don't drive fast, though. But I've taken it to the track a couple of times. Oh, really? So you just need to feel like you're going to die. At the moment. So again, who knows? When I have a kid, I might be like, I need to live. Yeah. So again, that might... That really does happen.
Oh, heaps. Connor pulled out the fight with Michael Chandler because it was... Exactly.
It's just freedom of thought. I'm saying that now because that's how I feel. I feel like I'll need something that's going to make me feel like I'm about to... Because I like that sauce. He's like a white boy. He's a Kiwi, bro. He's a different breed. If you grew up out there, trust me, you'd be different.
That's why I say when I'm done, I'm done. And I know that feeling. I talked to, even with Jason Miller about it as well, because we, the little thing in LA, but that feeling when you're backstage, you've done the last fucking warmup or whatever, and then it's, you know, Yo, going on in five minutes, five minutes. And then, you know, two minutes. And then they're counting down. Okay, it's rope.
Time to go. Cool. You walk out, stand here, wait on your mark. And then it's like, we're going on in 60 seconds. And they're waiting there. And then everyone's behind you, your coaches. And you turn around. You might give like a little fist bump, something. And then you get out there. You get through the tunnel. You get the fucking wave. You see everything.
I wish I could actually describe this to people. Maybe I'll do a VR experience with it one time. and just say, oh, this is an idea for the UFC. Do it. Honestly, it's fucking crazy because you walk out, you see everything. Everything. People are yelling. You can see all the people in the rafters. Intense focus.
You can probably highlight little things because your mind is... Yeah, on my Anson Silver fight, I saw one of my friends in the stand and I winked at him and he goes... And again, that's just the thing. You can just see everything. You're so focused. But yeah, that's nothing like it. Nothing like it.
I have to let go. And that's why I've seen a lot of guys like, what was that movie? The Wrestler. No, no. I mean now.
I've learned how to. Because even, you know, shout out to Volkanovski. He talked about it as well when... You know, he took the fight with Islam.
Like, yeah, that's why they don't give me free time and a lot of money.
It's a danger. I was going to say, you felt it. All of you have felt it. It's the same thing. It's relative. But the aspect of danger is just that thing that's the sauce. And that makes it like, fuck, because you're like, I'm about to go against this guy. And you're not thinking this, but you just know this is a possibility that I could get. in this. I could get sparked.
But also, I could do that to this guy. And that's the gambling. I'm a gambling man. But I like to calculate my risks. Shout out to Steak.
Um, Stipe. Oh my God, Stipe. I said the fight we all want.
I think Stipe is a legend in the game. One of, if not the greatest heavyweight ever. But Jon Jones is now a heavyweight, the heavyweight champion, and one of, if not the greatest fighter ever. But I just want to see what Stipe looks like for maybe in the coming weeks. So the fight's next month?
Yeah, I want to see. But Jon Jones, I think the, what do you call it, Cyril Gans fight, I was like, oh, that's going to be hard. Yeah. Easy. So I think he might even make this one easier. Yeah. I just feel like Jon is just a guy you can't. You can't doubt, because that one I thought like, oh, Sargon's new level heavyweight, similar size footwork, can grapple.
Nah, I was just like, yeah, Jon's that guy. He's that guy.
There's mutual respect. When that happened, that It was what, airport or something? No, no, at the bar. And then his manager just goes, you know Izzy's behind you, right? And he turns around and goes, yo. And I'm like, yo. And we just dapped up. Oh, that's great. And that was just like a moment like for me as a fan, because I've always been a fan. Yeah.
And when we had beef, I was just like, well, fuck this guy. But then we still always respected each other. Sure. So that was a cool moment for me. Yeah.
Oh, no, trust me. We were at the bar for about 40 minutes, and we talked about everything. Chopping it up. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I don't, yeah, I don't see. Also, he's great. He's, like I said, the greatest fighter we've ever seen. Yeah.
I would love to see him on Aspinall. That could be a fucking play. It's a chestnut checkers, you know? I hope so. That is true.
When are you going to have some babies already? Me? I don't know. Maybe I already have some. That was my first sign.
They got to fight.
They got to fight. I think... Fuck. It's hard to go against John, bro. I mean, respect to Aspinall. He finds a way. He finds a way. But Aspinall, so far, the way he dispatched of Sergei. The Russian guy. Oh, my God. And he's fast. I met him.
Sat next to him at 300. He and his dad, cool dudes. Lovely guys as well. But he's the same height as me, if not an inch taller, but thick. And I was like, fuck, you're a lot thicker than I would expect. And the speed was... That's the thing that I'm like, okay, that's the danger. But again, grappling, he's a black belt. But John is fucking- It's different. Yeah. I don't know, man.
They got to fight. But if they don't ever fight, we'll never know. Because we had that with John and Silva. We had that with Silva and GSP. So all these fights, we will never see. So we just have to have them in the ether forever and ever.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. When you're in China, do you just shoot them up? Nah, it's not even that. It was a different time. I was younger and less responsible.
You just do it. So again, like when I fought, what's his name? Like Tavares, when I did that in the fight, or even the first Vittori fight, there was this move, spin move with the kick I did. I'd never tried it in the gym, but I was like, oh, I saw O'Malley do this. and it landed and it's now always on my highlights.
So those kinds of things, I just had the confidence to do them back then because I just do it. Yeah, and if I'm confident in myself, like my tornado kick in kickboxing, I'd never tried it on my training mates because it's really dangerous. But then I knocked down a heavyweight with it in the ring live, first time ever trying it.
I've tried it on pads, tried it on the bag, but I never tried it on a real person in sparring. And I had him against the ropes, boom, hit him. So shit like that, I wanna try and just have fun. Cause I'm not really, again, my legacy is, I said this already, if what I've already done In this game, a lot of people don't even get to the belt.
A lot of people don't even get to the UFC, but I've done it twice. Still the only two-time middleweight champion. And if what I've already done in this game will make me happy, then what will? Exactly. What's going to make me happy? It's like, I'm happy, but I'm not content. I still have a few things I want to try, a few moves I want to do, a few...
few sequences that i just feel and some i don't even know about they're just gonna when i see them on the highlights i'd be like oh that was tight so they're yet to come so i look forward to creating those yeah that's the artist in me yeah because i just like again submission i know i'm a choking motherfucker i'm definitely gonna get one of those the tricky yeah the tricky thing is like
You got to break up with fighting before fighting breakups with you.
I've seen it. I've seen it. I've seen it even in my own gym with some people. And I'm just like, bro, he should stop because he's older and this. And then you see the fight and it's like...
um but you can't say anything it's not my conversation like that's the coaches so they have to have that conversation and will they do it will they coach oh yeah you yeah definitely and how does that go like will eugene like sit somebody down and say i haven't seen it hasn't happened to me i haven't had that yeah of course but i don't but i think probably most coaches who care about you will let you know like bro i think it's time like you just and they'll see it and let you know and if you don't want to listen you're still stubborn then
They'll support you because you're going to do it anyway.
If you're going to do it anyway, then they're like, okay, cool. But aren't the coaches incentivized to having the fighters fight as long as possible? So then they continue getting... That's the coaches if they don't care about their fighters. Like these gyms who have fighters that just like cattle... It's just a mill.
Exactly. Or managers who have... fucking 300 fighters on their roster. It's just, you know, they can't care about all of them. Some of them, it's just they're getting 10%, 20% here. It all adds up and they end up being rich. So it's about caring about someone and caring about their well-being. So yeah, you don't want to put someone in there and you're just on the world stage and that's it.
Because then... the stock of your gym, the stock of your fighters goes down. Yeah, you want to keep it up. So I know Eugene's not that kind of guy. Me and him, even before that, I think I'll know before him. And probably even at the same time, we'll know. We'll just know. And then it'd be like, yeah, I'll know when it's time. When do you want to break up with fighting? Sorry.
I'll break up with fighting... You know, when it would even like, it's not even, it's not, you can't say with fighting, it's not you, it's me. It is me, because fighting is always going to be there, but it's me. Like, it's father time. We'll catch up with all of us at some point.
Like I said, now I have to have breakfast because I realized, okay, that actually helps you, fuel you before your first training, rather than just rolling out of bed and then cool, let's get to the gym. do the damn thing, but yeah. When will I? I don't know, but I know, I said at 20 something, I said, when I'm 34, I'm done with this game.
I'm 35 now, but I know I still, I said I'm over the halfway point. Then I'm definitely a few years away, maybe three years away, but who knows? I don't want to be fighting at 40.
Like, he's got to know who you are. That's why he pulled up on me. I had a great morning. And then this guy, I think because he saw my car, so he doubled back and just like, Izzy, one out. And in New Zealand, that's like, you and me, one on one, let's go. And I started laughing. And I was thinking, like, bro, I fight for millions. I'm not going to knock your ass out for free.
Maybe some wrestling, maybe, but like after UFC, that's the, what the fuck else? Like, bro, all this shit, like go box or go do this. I'm like, nah, I've been on the top, the baddest of the baddest with the baddest of the baddest. Like, What else compares? Like the UFC, you know, they get a lot of flack, but still it's the highest combat sports league in the game right now.
So what else compares to that for me? And that was my dream to be in the UFC and then be a champion. And then, so I'm going to go box some YouTuber for, I mean, fuck 20 million. But I'm saying, look, I'll pray on it. Inshallah, I'll pray on it. But we'll see. We'll see. But like, I just don't think anything because of my code and my morals as well. Again, I'm not desperate for it.
We had fun in New Zealand. Yeah, I'm responsible. I'm a responsible adult.
So yeah, I'm not desperate for that kind of money. Because again, shout out to my pops. He's looked after the family, the family seats. So yeah, I think there's other ways to make money. Voice over acting, fucking video games. The video game world is crazy. So much more money than Hollywood. Yeah.
Yeah.
people ain't watching movies like they used to yeah yeah like so many new games i gotta go home and there's wukong i'm playing and then warhammer i'm playing as well right now i don't know if you guys you guys on game no no nerds yeah well yeah for me those games right now keep me busy and i can see myself doing motion capture for those kind of that'd be sick yeah i'm great at motor i've never done motion capture but i know for a fact i'd be really good at
creating certain things with motion capture and the possibilities are endless because I could be whatever. You know what I mean? So yeah, that I'd love to get into.
I don't like confrontation, but if you bring the problem, then I'm going to solve the problem. I realized this because it happened to Anderson, it's happened to Jones, it's happened to a lot of the greats. The longer you defend the belt, the less risk you take. I know me and I know where I was during that fight week and all that. And again, that was his time. It was his week.
This camp was my best camp in the sense that I did everything. Because again, father time, you realize the way your body operates. So I did the massages every week.
uh what you call it ice baths every day the breakfast the nutrition was on the strength and conditioning like and i there was not one day this camp because again other other camps some days i wake up i'm like my body and just like uh but this last camp one day there's not one day where i woke up i was just like this is fucking a drag. And it's because I did all the things, all the little things.
See me at night with the fucking Hyperice boots on, you know, the ones that inflate. I think ballers use it as well. So I was on that. Doug uses it too. He's a baller. But yeah, so for me, I'm always trying to find ways to, well, how can I make this better? How can I make the next camp better? How can I make myself better?
And again, where we've done the testing now, I know where we're at and I look forward to the next one. And whenever that is, I don't know, but best believe you'll see the best version of me again.
If they already have a kid, then, you know, you're fine. You're only allowed one. But they're also going to know who the daddy is. Yeah, straight away. Yeah, straight away. I mean, even if he knocks on my door, I was like, Israel Adesanya? I'm like, oh, no. It's in the eyes. You know straight away.
Oh, yeah. Come on, man. You want that back. Come on, man. Again, I know me, and I know where I was during that fight week and all that. And again, that was his time. It was his week.
It felt weird. It's the only fight. Yeah. But it felt weird for me. And then like in the fight itself, like when he dropped me, I remember getting up and I'm like, oh, this nigga's hitting me. Oh shit, he's hitting me. And I looked at Mark Goddard and there's a picture of him. I'm like, I'm good. And he's still, he's probably like...
18 punches deep yeah it wasn't really hitting me but it was like hitting the guard and i'm just like cool and i stopped fighting back yeah but the whole fight just felt like a weird dream you know the dreams yeah like when you're trying to like really and in the dream trying to hit the monster you're like what the fuck noodle arms yeah felt weird and again it was just his week he has pressure his game yeah um he does apply good pressure and like consistent pressure
I think just him as a fighter, the style, the cadence, even his question mark kick, it's so slow. Peculiar though, right? By the time you block it and come back, he didn't hit me with it, he hit Strickland with it, but I've seen him when he did it, he'd question mark and catch him, but it's so slow. By the time you block and come down, then it hits you. It's weird. It's weird. It's like off-speed.
Off-speed, yeah. He's off-speed.
That's what I'm saying. The freedom, the freedom to try whatever. But I don't think that's him. I think he's just awkward. That's his style. And also his will.
His will. His willpower. When he's tired, he'll still go. Because there was a bit in the fourth round, I was lighting him up and then he shot and I sprawled back of his head and my nuts hit him. Boom, into the ground. And I thought I rocked him maybe. But then I get up and I'm there. And then, what's his name? The ref's like, get up. He didn't get up. Gets on his knees and the ref's like, get up.
and he finally gets up and I attack him, and he didn't even care about what he, he just wanted to throw, so he threw, and I had to, you have to address it because, you know, it's something coming at you, but he just throws just to stop you in your tracks. So he's not trying to hit you, he's not doing an aim and fire, he's throwing and hoping.
So it just stops you in your tracks, it stops your momentum, and then you have to go again, but there's Will, he's a stubborn dude, a stubborn dude, but, You just have to outwill him. And, again, I can't wait until I fight, you know, guys like Strickland or whoever. Because now, Pereira, the second fight, I remember thinking, like, I told Eugene, I'm going to stress you out this fight.
You know that, right? And he's like, what? I'm like, I'm going to strick. Because I know in the corner he's going to be like, oh, fuck, that was close. And in Miami, that was, because I'm like, no, I'm going to be right there. And I was pushing him back. When he pushes me back, I'm like, no. It's a, I know how to do it to people.
I was like, yeah, let's go. Like I told you, I'm gonna stress you out. Because I'm gonna be right there.
Yeah.
Five, three seconds longer. That's what I needed. But again, that's the life of it, eh? And then go to the point. where eventually I lose to him and I say, all right, let's do it again, then straight away, boom. And then in the part two fight, I'm just like, I'm coming at you. And even when I watch the walkout now. Wait, wait, wait, hold on, hold on, hold on, stop, stop, stop.
So they think, oh, he's just going to move back and leg kicks and paw, paw, paw. I'm like, nah, watch this. I told Eugene, I'm going to stretch you the fuck out. This is like two weeks before the fight. Oh, three weeks before the fight. Two weeks before I hurt my knee. And then, yeah. So even going into that fight, fucked up knee. I was just like, I'm going to attack him and go forward.
Yeah, I am. You have a chef. Yeah. I met your chef yesterday. Yeah, he's the man. He's the man. Good people. He's actually been a chef for almost 17 years. But have you corrupted him yet? Yeah, oh, he corrupted me.
Because they expected me to move back.
So for me, I'm just like, nah, I'm going to attack him. Because sometimes people forget I can do that. Until you show them, they're like, oh shit, he can.
I can. And then eventually, he got me. Pereira, like certain people, just used to taking leg kicks.
That's when I'm able to push Pereira backwards. So I'll go southpaw, because I can just check the leg kick. From this stance, I can just turn the knee in, and then I was pushing him backwards southpaw. So I'm like, okay.
He's orthodox, yeah. So he's... He likes orthodox.
And if you're orthodox, orthodox. That's when, so whenever for me.
That's easier to check.
Just turn the knee. So for me, when he hurt my leg and then I went south point and this is by the cage, I was like, you know what? I'm going to bring him in. I just went and give him. So I went, you see me, I switched back to orthodox. I was like, he's going to take the leg.
David, what'd you say the other day? No one's ever gone past two rounds, a round and a half with him. And I never thought about that till he said it. And I was like... Oh, yeah. Only Jan, I think, was the only one, maybe.
Standing on the feet. Yeah, again, to stand on the feet with him. And even he said, you told me last night.
I haven't seen it yet.
Oh, no, we know. Me and him know every time to fight each other is not an easy fight. And now we've had that rivalry. And again, I've said this, people are like, oh, you're scared, you're scared. I'm like, then why did I fight him straight away after he knocked me out in the biggest fucking arena in the world? But it's not that. It's just for me, the story itself is...
The whole story, like even, what did Dana say? You could do a 30 for 30 on us.
Honestly, like a 30 for 30 ESPN special on our fucking story from kickboxing and then him chasing me and then this. And then we should even do an interview afterwards. Just fucking.
Oh, no, oh, no. So he's my first friend when I lived in this town called Wanganui. I want to know what type of corruption you was just talking about. When I moved, my guy, thank you. You know chefs are crazy. Yeah, no, because I moved to Wanganui as a kid. I was a virgin, good boy, no alcohol, didn't drink, nothing like that. But then hanging out with him and our group of friends,
Yeah. Sit down and, I mean, just Sharma.
You know, and then I'll say whatever I say and then Sharma. And then.
and bro it out yeah it seems like he has a lot of love for you which i i like yeah yeah it's or respect respect there's something about like if you knock someone out even me like i let it go when he knocked me out i never chased him yeah i'm always fine like look if the sean fight never happens again i'm fine if you've never been in that situation you never understand how to let go you have to be willing to let go you can't keep chasing these things so for me i don't chase them
They always come back around. And that's how I know these moments come back around. But yeah, we've had that. If I fight him again and I knock him out, then, oh, look, it's three, two now. Best out of seven. Who am I fighting for? And then I only have how much more left in the game? I'm not going to... just to entertain people. There's more fights I'd rather do.
Couple more rematches I'd rather do. So yeah, I don't want to keep chasing the same fucking, or beating a dead horse or whatever. Yeah.
We all have something to do. Now we're talking.
Now we're talking. Like I said, before I fought up in Miami, there was nights I would just be just in the house shadowboxing, pacing up and down, micro-dosed up a little bit or macro-dosed. Or I'd be in the shower. I've said that shower is the greatest place to create. Shower shrooms. Yeah.
Yeah. Shower shrooms. And just like there was one night. Chance is in bed sleeping, and then I just go into his room, like, towel on, like, Chance, Chance. He's like, huh? I'm like, I'm on. He's like, oh, oh, oh, okay. Like he knew straight away what I meant. Because sometimes if he comes home and he hears the same track on a loop and I'm in the shower, he just knows, ah, he's... He's in his own.
He's in there, in that void he's creating. So again, I don't know if anyone else does this, but I just employ people to like, there's techniques. But yeah, that's my way of like... Now, he has his ancestors. He has his people from his tribe. And even when I fought Rob the first time in Melbourne, I felt something with him. I've never really spoken on this, but everyone has something.
I have my parents fasting and praying. I have my uncle who is a pastor.
prayer warriors back in nigeria praying for me so yeah but also we're all tapping because we're indigenous people we know how to tap into the spirituality of things so he definitely has an energy behind him that just props him up gets him going and it's hard to explain unless you've been in there with someone and if like if you have you'll know it's in the eyes it's in the energy it's the spirit so yeah
You can clown me and say, oh, it's fucking woo-woo, whatever. But again, in the Western world, no one really fucks with that. It's all about science and energies and crystals and all that.
Maori, yeah. It was something different. And also, maybe my thing with the death note. I don't know. But yeah. Also, he's the Grim Reaper, apparently. But I felt it with Rob. It was something. But, you know, this is things I don't like to... Because I grew up in Nigeria. I've seen people get possessed. Yeah. I've seen, David, remember at the house in Shangri-La when that lady, do you remember?
as a kid. Oh yeah, now you remember. But then this, yeah, I've seen some shit. We've seen what happened. Now we're talking.
I was, put it this way. A couple of ditty parties? No, no, no, hell no. I was the getaway driver for them doing like mailbox, you know, hitting cars, windows, that kind of stuff. Like what, 17, 18? And I was always living vicariously through them as they did some...
He's a great voice. You went to hear his laugh. When he laughs and he's fucking rolling, he's hilarious.
I'm working over here. But it's true. It's true. I've seen some stuff. And the one I was talking about in the house, after school, we used to just hear random noises from the house above us, constantly just... She's speaking in tongues. And then one night, I remember, like, maybe around 2 or 3 a.m.,
The whole house, there was a commotion, and then they took her to a church or something to go pray. And then I tried to see if my parents were like, just go in your room, go in your room, and locked the door. And then I tried to ask the housemaids the next day what happened, but everyone just kept, you know, ah, whatever, whatever. But I found out later on it was she... passed the thing on.
It was a housemate from upstairs. She passed it to the mom and the mom passed it to the kids. And then the dad was the only one who didn't get touched by it. But then they had to like do this whole exorcist shit. This sounds crazy. Like some fucking movie shit. But it happens. I've seen it. And again, boarding school, I've seen it as well. It's real.
I don't want to go too much into it because then I just sound like a fucking crazy person. But yeah, I already do. But still. We're experienced. What happened in boarding school?
Okay, boarding school, we're playing tag, and then this kid, whenever he got tagged, he'd just kind of switch, and then he'd catch someone and start trying to beat them. And we're like, what the fuck, yo? Relax, chill. And later on, we couldn't find him for hours.
And then at one point, at one point, me and this kid who were looking for him, we see in the night, lightning strike, strikes again, and he's right there running us in slow motion. And I'll never forget this, because there's moments in your life, you just, you just click. Let's get out. And they just go. Guy running, get out.
and then we ran and then people were like what the fuck we're like he's coming he's coming he's coming but yeah um so did what did he come well i don't know fuck i didn't stay to find out so you okay yeah get the fuck out of there yeah and eventually they found him they found him later on eventually and he was in the bushes somewhere this is in open state bell's boarding school they found him eventually in the bushes somewhere and yeah i think after the next day we never saw him at school for a while
Have you ever used a witch doctor for anything? Hell no. No, we don't. We grew up in a Christian household, so we stayed away from that. But, you know, we call them Babalawo. I think in South Africa, they call them Sangoma. So everyone, different tribes in Africa have different names for them.
But before Christianity, before that, these guys were... And it's not because, you know, the Western world would say this is bad, this is juju, this and that. But then... It was African spirituality before Christianity or whatever came through. White people. Yeah, yeah, white people. But still, yeah, people tap into it, but I just stay away from it.
And I do it in my own way with certain things because, look... The spectrum of light is so different. Even when I'm on shrooms, the way I feel, the way I see things, the way I perceive the world, I know there's more. There's way more. I've seen my cat, rest in peace, in the room. I used to see her at nighttime. I'm like, what is she chasing? I'm watching TV.
I'll just see her like, da-da-da-da-da-da, and just... And I'm like, what is she actually chasing? Because they can see far more than us in the spectrum of light. So it would be egotistical of us to think we know, as humans, we know what the fucking realm is. Anyway, that's my TED talk.
Also, it was like a soccer mom van, so it was, you know, could fit a lot of people, but incognito. Not like a fucking Subaru or anything like that. But no, yeah, he's good people. I like having people like that around me because, again, I've talked about this now. I got this far with just eating the dirty shit Uber Eats. And then now I actually eat whole foods, good meals.
There was one, I think it was in England, at a retirement home, don't quote me on this, but then whenever the cat spends time with someone who never spends time with anyone, and then, oh, he about to die, and it became a thing, and they put it on the news and whatnot. It's on YouTube somewhere.
That's where we spread ashes when someone dies. Oh, I see, I see. Yeah, I've seen it. Yeah, they do.
Wow.
Someone give me something. You know the one I took back, allegedly? Still haven't tried it. It's probably expired now. But I saw Rogan even taking them. I've seen other people take them. And ever since you told me, if you want to feel nauseous and disoriented, take a bit. So I was like, I don't know about that. But I think maybe I'll try a small one. I just want to feel it.
Because I know tobacco is a nootropic, right?
Nicotine's in your trouble. Yeah, okay, bet.
Like my last fight, I felt great.
That's the thing. I've seen some shit. I've felt some shit, so it's different.
I was off, lost some muscle. The weight cut was easy. So yeah, thanks to him. And now we're going to just pick up where we left off because- You won it again, huh?
You're right.
Letting other babies up there. Is above them. Yeah. That's a good point. Because that's how kids get. Yeah.
Nah, I don't want to. I've never fucked with a Ouija board, nothing like that, because I just know, as Nigerians, this is why on these movies, there's always white kids, because they're, oh yeah, let's go talk to the fucking thing, you know? You don't see no black kids fuck with that, because I know it's real. And then... it can enter you. You know it can become a thing.
So I'm just like, nah, I'm good. So yeah. Well, you need to holler at some of the witch doctors for your opponents in the future. Throw some shit in the locker room. Nah, I'd rather do it myself. That's the thing. Skills, skills. Gotta get the edge on them. So that's, bro, even in Nigeria, they do it with football.
That's how it happens.
They put something at someone's goalpost just to try and like... Do you remember this in the World Cup? Nah.
How convenient. Because he died for the sins. Shout out Jesus, bro.
Don't you think he doesn't? Not in the moment, but again, I claim back the word God. You see me saying God? No, no, I keep saying it now because at first it felt so triggering. And I'd be like, the universe. But I'm like, nah, God is the one. No matter what that force is, it's what we all tap into.
So the mistake was just a lapse in focus. Because I tripped. Bad footwork and I tripped. And then that was when he was kind of throwing at me. And people thought, oh, you heard him. And I got up and I was like, the ground. And then DC was like, he's doing the Max Holloway. But I was kind of just being like, nah, the ground. But even that moment right there. I shouldn't have.
Yeah. Even my boy, Shah Ike, when we were in Abu Dhabi recently, I went to the mosque with him. I put the whole thing on. And then I went to pray at the mosque with him. And he was really touched. He was like, man, none of my friends have ever come to the mosque to pray with me. But I was like, of course I'm going to tap in. It's a place. And I just went there, followed what he was doing.
But I was just meditating. I didn't really know the Koran or speak the Arabic or whatever, but it's just my way of tapping in with cultures. No matter what, you still feel the same energy. We're all still trying to connect to the same oneness. If I ever go to a Hindi temple, I do the same thing. We did that.
Where? In Singapore, the Hindu temple.
Just stay focused on a task at hand because you need 30 minutes of focus while you're in there. So you can't even just have a lapse in judgment for a split second because if not, someone can jump on you and capitalize. And I've done that to people as well. But this guy, I mean, got done to me.
Yeah.
And they're like, oh.
Yeah.
They don't even care to check. They just like, yeah, it must be on you.
Someone's got some forgiving. Why'd your mom name you Israel? Was that a? Nah, so actually I was gonna mention this while you were talking about naming your baby. So in Nigerian or Yoruba culture, when you have a baby, you meet the baby for about a week first. So you're in the house with the baby for about a week, get to know the baby a bit. And then... Indians do that. Yeah.
That's when you have the naming ceremony, right? Yeah, naming ceremony. Yeah, I went to one. Oh, no way. You went to one. Yeah. So we don't do baby showers. That's a new thing now in Nigeria. But we used to have... We still have naming ceremonies. And then... like say people from my mom's side and my dad's side, important people, like my mom and dad's parents gave me a different name.
My dad's parents gave me a different name. My mom's big sister or favorite, you know, sister or something. So Israel was the name from the pastor, from God that was ordained by me. So then Mobolaji was a second name that my parents, they gave me that name. Mobolaji. Mobolaji.
Yeah, because again, I was just telling him like, it wasn't you, it was the ground.
But the whole fight just felt like a weird dream. I know I'm going to be a great dad, but because I've been talking to Alex about it before and... You getting... No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Yeah. So it means born with wealth, born with riches. So each of my names have meaning. Mobolaji. Yeah. Do you still have that?
Yeah. So that's all my names. But then again, as a pastor's doing all the religious leaders doing it. What poor girl got it when you're saying my name? Oh, my God.
I tripped.
As a religious leader is doing that, and then they have like sugar, salt, water, honey, and then we'll dip the finger in the water and say, this is the essence of life. and have a probe up about it. And then, I don't know, like some type of shit like that. But then, yeah, I think it's beautiful. I think it's a cool thing to do. They have like the throwing of money too? That's normal.
Bro, we went to church. I just came back from Nigeria. Man. This is why I love strip clubs. This is why I like strip clubs. Jesus up there in his underwear. Yeah. We're back in Nigeria at church. And then the offerings, we do the tithing and whatnot. But then we went back for my dad being ordained as a minister in this church.
You never see me... In the fight, complained to the ref, unless like when Brunson really grabbed my shorts for the second time. And I was like, ref, that's twice. But you never see me kind of like lose focus. I just focus on a task at hand. But yeah, in that moment, I lost focus and that was it for me at the time. Yeah. Outside of that, anything surprising?
And then, yeah, to celebrate, we just, and then that's more money for Jesus, you know? And it just looks cool because, you know, Naira and dollars don't compare. So when you take, you know, $500 over there, it's like, let's get the stuff. And it's cool, man. Even in the clubs, we're at the club there. And the vibe was so cool, man.
Saxophone is playing as they're playing real like, you know, hip hop, R&B music in the club and the drummers. And then you're just there like this, this, this. And then, man, I just, I like that about our culture. We're not scared to flex. Like Nigerians in Africa, we're the biggest flexers.
We taught... All Africans, everyone knows how to flex. You know, washing your hands with champagne, that shit. We started that. Oh, shit. Yeah. I didn't even know. I never heard that one.
And then he came out strong. I forgot about that Bible story. When he said it, I was like, boom.
Nah, because the strength was something that was, oh, he's so much this, he's so much that. But I felt strong in there. Again, shout out Matt. So I felt really strong. I felt... Fast. If you do the numbers, like my guy Bill Smart did the numbers and said that was the most active I've ever been in any of my fights in the UFC.
Are there any Jewish UFC fighters? There's a couple, right? Must be. I can't think of any right now. But back in the day, a lot of boxers were Jewish. Back in the day, years ago. What kind of thing?
That was good, Miles. Go on. So for me, whenever I do fights now, like example, the Ancestor Silva fight, I had Rock Lee in my mind. So when I was getting introduced, I took the weights off. Rod Whitaker, Death Note. Depends. I always have a character I like to embody or a moment. Even when I fought Pereira the second time, I was Jet Li in Unleashed.
It doesn't have to be anime, but a character I relate to. As a kid, Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Action Man. It was a lot. We used to just pretend to fight in the fields as a kid. If I would go back now... Power Rangers was like one of the top at the time. Which one? Yeah, which Ranger? Come on, Black Ranger.
But the Black Ranger, because it was relatable, but the Red Ranger, he was cool too. But if I was going to... Let me see. Damn.
The white one went to my elementary school. He's an MMA fighter now, I think. The white ranger. He was an MMA fighter.
He was an MMA fighter.
Yeah, so I was putting the pace on him. So again, you know, took time off, came back, felt great. That's the main thing. I felt great when I was fighting. So now we're going to build. We did my testing about four weeks ago now, three weeks ago. So we've got the numbers. We're like, cool, we are where we were four weeks out from the fight. So it's like, cool, let's build off from that.
I'm on baby. Last night was fun. You guys had fun? Yeah, it was good. Just the host was funny. Some of the guys that came up and girls. Yeah, it was a good show. I like the vibe.
Yeah. I mean, come on. It could have been. I wanted to stay, bro.
They don't care about my show.
Nah. I thought you were going to do it, man. Nah, because I film on Mondays. But I just wanted to be at the comedy mothership and just see. Because, again, and I said this, for me, as a fan... of these guys and even us, like we're friends now, but me and these guys for the first time, like Hans Kim, Ari and them.
It's a cool moment to see them. This is cool. And again, I know for them, they feel the same way, but I'm a fan. So I'm always a fan.
They're way more excited. I kept on telling Tony, I was like, I'm so proud of you seeing this apartment. I was like, man, this is fucking cool. I told him probably like seven times. I like the way he just takes pride in himself, just walking around and showing us like, yeah.
The one at MSG, I told him at the end, I didn't like the fact that they rushed the second show at the end. I was like, what the fuck? That was my complaint. Yo, Dove can speak on this. Dove can speak on this. But he said it was because Madison Square Garden had a fine for 100K if they went overtime. It might even be more. True.
You got to get out that venue. Yeah, because they were just like the next people. They didn't even have the buckets. They were just like, cool, boom, this guy comes up. Like, all the comedians that had it said, they were like, 30-second sets, quiet, cool, thank you, we got to keep moving. And I was just like, hmm.
but that's just me as a Karen you know what it probably is there was probably an event the next day and they started loading in that night before because to you you're still on MSG but to the venue they're like that's Tuesday we got other shit do you guys have like a production trailer whenever you go around the world do you have like a what do you call it like a set or something that you have to say lighting or is that supplied by the venue tell me
I want to build off.
I actually have no idea. That's the thing. And it's nice to know that. And I was even telling Rose this. I've never felt that when people talk about, say, you know, I lost the belt. Like, Matt Hughes was one of the first people I heard. Who's my chef's name, by the way? Matt Hughes. Wow. Yeah. But Matt Hughes, the legend, UFC icon, was the first one I heard talk about when he lost the belt.
So now this, and then you- So even if you have to go, say, Abu Dhabi, when you do that, do you have to transfer all your stuff over there? You'll get local vendors. Oh, okay, I see, I see.
He felt this pressure come off. Like, ugh. I'm not the champ anymore. But I'd never felt that because I was the champ for so long. And then when I lost it in MSG, it was kind of like, fuck, let's do it again. And then it wasn't until even when I lost it to Strickland, I still felt like, you know, that target on my back and it still is.
No, really like, like Zayn, it's not my money, it's Dana's money.
I'm like, you know, that's cool. But again, I've heard from behind the scenes, there's only been ever two fighters that do like a ring walk beforehand, like go to the venue the night before. That's me and Jon Jones, the only two that go there and prep and just kind of have a little look-see.
So when I did the one in Melbourne where I danced, I told everyone on the mic, please, I know if you're in the working, just don't film, nothing like that, right, right, right. Then I did it. But then I felt like, I'm going to fucking kill this shit.
I just felt like, I just knew, I didn't really feel pressure because I went to bed that night watching the rehearsal and just, that's how I fell asleep with my phone in my hand. Just like, again, this is going to fucking, this is going to fucking blow. So it took my mind off the fight and I was able to just be like, fuck. And then, yeah, so it wasn't pressure.
It was just like, I was just like, I'm going to fucking kill this shit. That's how I felt.
You can't think about it too much. You just have to just accept it for it. It's like peek at it, like understand, okay, this is what it is. And the one you talked about was after I fought first time in MSG with Bronson, the next night I went to watch the Knicks play. And that's when I was kind of like, what the fuck?
And I was like, oh shit. Like this was, I fought there last night and now it's a fucking, the basketball is a plane. There's a logo there.
Poston, yeah, I saw him in Austin.
But after this fight, I was kind of like, well, man, like I wasn't attached to the result. I just wanted to show off. I wanted to fight. And I did. So now I'm in a spot where it's like. Who do I fight? When do I fight? Because I'm only doing main events, five-rounders, and title fights. That's all I've done for the last how many years.
Like if the Knicks just show up. No one's going to sell it out. Yeah. I heard, I mean, I love the Knicks, and I don't really follow basketball, but... We win it all this year.
Shout out, Cat.
That's fire. Street fights. Okay, what do we got? Okay. Oh, got popped. Nice recovery. The hair helped him. I called him a nigga too. Nice. Let's go. I cannot square up. He's going to put his hair away because his hair is going to be a hindrance maybe. But he's going to hide on him. Other guys go back by the wall. Square it up. He's got it. He's got it. Asian guy calling a white guy a nigga.
Find a fair one. It's not even a nice belt. Like street fight video.
Yeah, who knows what happened after. I'm glad it cut off. Mark, that made me feel uncomfortable that you brought that up.
I didn't know. Let's go to the next one. That's a better one. Oh, nice. I like this one. Leg kick. I've seen this one. Yeah, cool. Established range. Swinging. Oh, took the shoes off.
Oh! Put the shoes back on.
Nice. Oh! Oh, he got a nice right every time. The other guy shouldn't have just kept on walking in. He did the same thing. Oh, that's nice of him, though. Put him down and then try and help him back up. Nah, that's disrespectful. Yeah, it's not okay. Don't knock me out and then get back. Try and help him. No, I think not. He came for him.
White guy, his problem was he was just rushing back in after getting clipped and like, cool, let's do it again. That's ego. You have to just pull back and reassess and do something different. Yeah. Spit at him.
And then you do something.
It's kind of nice to just not have that be the focus now, but now just fight, show off, make money. But we'll see. I'm excited. Where do you get, like...
Oh, no way. Oh, for real. 5v1. Nah, that's dumb. I don't like street fights, eh?
Yeah, I just think it's not worth it. And my ego is in check. See all this? Because you can get cheap shot from the back. Like this guy about to get cheap shot at the guy in the black. Oh, he just didn't, again, lost focus. Took his eyes off the target. 5v1. Boom, everyone slinging. That's dumb.
Yeah, Austin would be wild. Oh, he's just swinging.
That's why I have to keep moving. I like what he's doing. Keep moving and keep hitting. Never stay in one place. He's moving and hitting. That's what's up. That's what's up. Because he won. Oh, that's it?
Yeah, it's original. Takes a shirt off. This guy's a legend. Yeah, man.
I think I've seen him talk about it as well. They call him a skater. Yeah. Again, I like that. Mark it. Yeah, thank you. Oh, yeah, true. No, it was written right there. I'm just quoting. Oh, that's it. Boom. Again, strike hard, strike first. In a situation like this, you can't wait for them to, I'm going to be the righteous one, let them hit me first.
Ain't that Karate Kid's strike hard, strike first?
I like that market.
Yeah, Big Cat loves this page style. Yeah, but David, street fight. He's the producer of Freestyle Bender, so he kind of lets us know if it's... Kosher, if you will, on brand. Street Fight Companion.
Not now. Even the breakdowns that I do, I give really basic insights into things. I don't try and give the sauce. I don't want people to know how I think. I did a little bit during COVID when I did the breakdowns early on of my old fights. And they usually was kind of like, stuff that shit.
Would that be something? That'd be fun. That'd be fun. You and Volk, dude, together, just commentating after you both retire would be so good. I mean, I do some for the UFC, just for fun, for the lulz.
Bisping, another one. Former champions.
Sometimes they be saying some shit and I'm like... No, no, they get it wrong. Yeah, no, no, not even that. It's like their emotions... Get the best of them. Yeah, and I'm like... be neutral. You can see it. Oh, really? Yeah, you can see it.
But again, that's why you have professionals like John Anik and Rogan as well who can just try and be... Even if Rogan is a friend with someone like John Anik, they can kind of like separate themselves. But fighters, we are emotional beings. Yeah. So we sometimes... Like Michael Bisping, shout out to him because... One time in Vegas, my second or first year in the UFC.
We need more.
No, first year in the UFC, after I fought Brad Tavares, he comes. I'm at a pool party. I'm shirtless. And he comes up, sees me, gets on the fucking bar. There's the fucking guy. Takes his shirt off and all this. But then we have a real DNM. And he tells me, like, you know, I probably said a lot of things about you out of jealousy. Oh, that was cool for him to say. I appreciated that.
And then he gave me some game. And then at the end of the night, he goes, check this. Pops is like, I'm drunk. He's drunk. And I'm like, what the fuck? He's like, hold it. And he's telling me, like, yo, this is the sacrifice you have to make sometimes. You have to be careful when you fight this and that. Make sure you get in here, do your thing, get your money, and get out.
Because this and this and that. And I'm like, cool. He's like, yeah, careful, careful, cool. Give it back to him.
And then that was it. So again, that's one of those moments. That's crazy. I don't know if we took that. I took a photo with Jorge that night, but I don't think I took a photo with Bisping, but that was a moment for about 40 minutes. We hung out, drank, and then we had that moment where we just talked for about 20 minutes after and just like, oh shit. And he put his eye on my hand to let me know.
This is some real shit. This is what could happen to you if you don't play the game right. So, yeah, I appreciate those moments. Even with GSP, he always pops in into my life. Kind of like Avatar Roku in a way.
He'll just pop into my life. Like in Austin, he just showed up. And again, dropping wisdom. Boom. Boom. And I'm like, yes, I need this. Thank you, master. Yeah, it's... Yeah.
And then you meet him. He's a fucking... He is a human being. He's got a wife and some kids. Bro, I love his setup. Again, I love who he is as a person. And when I went to spot him... I let him know. I was like, okay, because he invited us to his house. This is the house with the bunker? No, not the Hawaii one. We're at Tahoe. And again, he's got a great setup. I love his setup.
It's similar to what I have in mind for myself. And then when we went to the gym to train and it was time to spa, I was like, right, too close. Pop. Cool. Okay. You're too close. Bop. And then he was learning. He was learning on the fly. And then he'd throw a leg kick. And again, hard leg kick, but I can take it. And then we were just going at it. But I didn't try to hurt him.
I was just letting him know, like, if you really want to be about this, you have to be about this. And I respect the guy. He's game, bro. He is game. Like, his technique's a lot better now. He had ACL surgery, I think, so he's getting better. But he's just passionate about the game. You wouldn't expect from a guy like that who's accomplished. Like, this is a guy that fucking...
owns Facebook and Instagram. So for me, just to hang out with him and, again, humanize him. At the end, I was like, man, you're a lot cooler than I expected. I appreciate that, just hanging out with him.
Insane.
But that's because it was through either the movie and people just their own perception until he decided to start being more active on social media and let people know who he is.
Maybe I'm partially responsible for this. But most people don't think that unless collectively it happens, it's individuals, they don't. Then they follow the crowd and like, oh, I guess he's cool now. I'm going to jump on the trend. Yes. So, yeah. But he's a cool dude. I always have respect for that guy. You ever met him? I've never met him. Now, you and him will get along.
He's like, at first when you meet him, he's a little awkward.
Not standoffish, just awkward. But then... Once you get to know him, he's cool. That he's just a regular dude.
Maybe training would be. Training, because definitely every day you get humbled. Every day. There's no fake humility in fighting. It's not this like, oh, I want to act like I'm... Nah. You get your ass kicked, you know you suck, and you get better, and then you do it to someone else, and then you suck again. So yeah, I think so.
I think definitely fighting would have helped him because... And again, for someone to actually want to do that... Crazy. And I respect that. Someone who actually wants to get in there professionally, even if it's against Elon or whoever else. He still will fight. I don't think Elon would fight him, but I think he will definitely fight.
Yeah.
I think men are starting to understand, like, it's not just about, it's brain and bronze, and you can be the richest, this and that, but then that, when you talk about that power dynamic, that's why all these fucking Wall Street guys go pay hookers to, like, lash them and shit on their chest or whatever.
I haven't said, even getting a submission right now would be meaningful to me more than getting a bill for the third time. So that's the thing.
We have that in New Zealand. Yeah, like all these guys, not Wall Street, but like businessmen, they do the charity boxing thing. So they train for maybe eight, nine weeks and then enter a boxing fight.
Even without the, because the Elon fight was like the thing that made it really popular between them two. But even he said after that.
Yeah. Like a smoker, but he'll fight someone that's equally, because he did the jujitsu comp. And again, shout out to him. He did it under a different name until he walked on the mat. And people were like, oh shit. And that was smart. So that way people don't know I'm fighting Zuck. So then he did it under a different name, put up on the mat. And those who saw it, saw it. And he did well.
He won the fight. So yeah, I think he will at that level. Not like, again, professionally, just someone who can...
You know, there's ways I felt when I'm like, I could feel it. Like, you're like, okay, I got to find a way to just, that's what I even said. The last, bro, every time I'm about to, every night before I hop into the cold pool, my brain would always try and stop me. So I'll override that by just like, nope, I'm the master of my own body.
And I'll just boom, straight away, dive in there, feel the thing, be in there for two minutes, go in the spa. And then again, but the first one, it's always just that your brain's like, no. No, no. And you're just like walking through and I just boom, dive in. So again, you do that reps, you kind of calcify your mind.
You make yourself the master of your own destiny and it transfers into other bits of your life where you just, I have to go. So this camp, I'm going to find other ways to make myself uncomfortable. Might start going yoga because I don't really have a camp yet. So I'm just... I have some free time, so I'll maybe do something different. Like yoga is nice. What else?
I can't stretch like, you know, these Lululemon chicks. Yeah. You know, so I want to get to that level.
I feel like you're flexible.
I'm flexible, but again, I'm 35. It's different, bro. Yeah. So I'm not the same. Like sometimes if I am not striking as often as I should be, Takes me about a week and a half maybe to get my back. Oh, really? Yeah. But when I was younger, bro, I'd be out all night. Get out of bed. Fuck somebody. Not even sleep. Go to sparring.
And yeah, but I can't do that anymore because I'm older and I'm smarter now. Yeah. So I'm not as wild as I used to be, but still, time and place.
I got a couple at home. They just sit there. They don't go away.
I think it's from a certain period. So I don't really know too much about it, but I think it's from a certain period. And I don't even know if it's still going on. I think maybe he's rejected it. So it's going to, yeah, they're going to do a mistrial, I think. I see. Okay, so the judge did reject it. But again, it doesn't include me. It includes some fighters from a certain time period.
So, yeah, that would be interesting. We'll see what happens.
That's a good answer.
Yo, you're media train, bro. That's the sound of the film. Oh, we didn't talk about the film, bro. I mean, you saw the film.
Look, so I'll say this. It was just sometimes some people can't see the forest for the trees. And I've always said I'm not local, I'm global. And at least now the movie can globally be seen. And I'm happy about that because... You've seen it. It wasn't really a fight documentary. It was a fight documentary, but it was more about, say, me dealing with this lifestyle, the spotlight.
Like, I believe you. Yeah, because I said it from the jump, and I'm glad you remember that. Yeah. But now it's just, again, highlights, cool shit. Yeah. Like, again, when I was fighting, I realized this because it happened to Anderson. It's happened to Jones. It's happened to a lot of the greats. The longer you defend a belt, the— I'm not speaking for those guys. Of course.
And for me, the best picture I saw was a lady on a plane knitting, an old lady on a plane knitting, watching it. And someone sent me that, and I thought that was cool. So that way it shows that it's not just a film about a fighter.
Again, they hurried it up because, again, sometimes some people...
but that is included that is at the end but that's they rushed that bit because they i think they've they stopped filming before uh before the pereira new york fight so then the film was then in post while that was happening so they kind of put that bit at the end but again the story's still being written but right now this film it's about you and your fight yeah with your own life
This is the most exposed I've ever felt on TV. So even the first time I got on a plane, And I realized, oh shit, my film's on the plane. I shut down. So I got into my seat. There was a whole family and I just like, I was really awkward. And in my head, I just assumed like people will be watching it and then, or maybe seeing it and then like, And I just felt so insecure about it.
I'm fine now, but that was the first time. I might've had an edible or something, so it made me more sensitive. But then I was just very like, oh shit, I didn't want to be seen. So I just shut down for the rest of the flight. But I'm fine with it now, exposing myself. And now it's going to be seen in North America. I think it's on Prime and Apple TV.
Yeah, globally.
Oh, yeah. But again, it's like, cool, this is me. I'm a human being. I'm a human animal. I have a range of emotions that can be seen in this film from when I was a kid to now. But again, if people are going to take whatever they want to take from this...
i'd say i practice what i preach when i talk about people dealing with their mental health because they don't want to get mentally ill like physically and i actually show them how to do it because most people who don't they think oh i'm not crazy i'm gonna go see some therapist or whatever but then i'm showing you this is it's simple last time i went or talk to Janet would have been a month ago.
Before that, I didn't realize when she told me, Izzy, it's been three years. And I was like, really? Wow.
So I was like, holy shit. And I just thought maybe like a year. And she's like, no, Izzy, it's been three years. I was like, are you serious? She's like, yeah. But then life...
the tools i got from her right helped me deal with a lot of things and i just cool but then there's the residuals you don't know about that just pile up and then you just i'll deal with that later but you don't know you're doing that and they got piled up to a point that after that incident with the dickhead i was just like nah this so i kind of shut down and then i like yo jenna can we talk got some stuff off i didn't want to bombard her so when i get back home now
I'll talk to her about some new stuff and be like, right, I got this to deal with now. I mean, pile up homework. So in that movie, when I show people how to do it, I practice it as well. I fall off. Like I said, it's been three years.
I'm saying the longer you defend the belt, the less risk you take. Because you see the way I was fighting. One of the examples I gave was my Brad Tavares fight in round one. Cool, I hear the clapper, 10 seconds left. I said, I'm gonna try a Minari roll. I landed it in training quite a lot, but I've never ever tried it in a fight. So I was like, let me try that shit.
Yeah, I still am, constantly. Like, even now in this new level, you know, even in my personal life, I try to keep it as private as I can. But then in this film, there was one point the director was like, we need a love interest. I was like, hell no. I knew straight away. I was just like, cause I knew at the time I was like, this ain't it. This ain't the one. But.
Yeah, but then I was like, nah, this ain't the one. There was an interest. Well, it wasn't for me anyway. Not the right casting. The casting wasn't right. But look, I do get like FOMO, you know. You just had a kid. You did. He just got engaged. But the thing is I'm grateful for is. Engaged? Yeah, David just got engaged in Tahiti. Did all that. What's his name?
Nah, but she fucking changed him.
He did some gruff as well.
The house that, my first house I ever bought, he lives in that. They kicked me out, right? And then... Now, every time I go there, it's always clean. And I'm like, why the fuck wasn't this place spotless when we live together?
She did.
She did. And I'm proud of him for that because of the growth he's had. And I see that. And then I was kind of getting to this point where I was just like, man, you know, I'm fine. Again, I'm a man. Shut up. Dick pride. But still, you know, it's like, oh, it'll happen. It'll happen. But then when I was golfing with Kelly early this year, he didn't tell me like, yeah, he's about to have a second one.
I think it's public, not public news, but it's on a story on Instagram or something. So he's had a second kid at 52.
Yeah. Oh, my bad. Kelly Slater, yeah.
He's the man. Such a cool dude. He is. Does not look 52 at all or 53 now maybe, but just had a second kid. He's been about to hell forever though. He's been locked in. In the ocean. Yeah, yeah. In the ocean. But go on, you were saying. Yeah, but yeah, he talked to me about that and kind of... Him and one thing Bill Burr said years ago, just kind of let me know, like, it's fine.
There's no rush, because if you start rushing, because, you know, a lot of these girls, they do that. They try and like, oh, it's like 35, but I need someone. And they find the wrong guy, settle down, have a kid with the wrong guy. Now you got to deal with that guy for the rest of your life. Yeah, that ain't me. I'm not trying to be that person.
So, yeah, I'm just going to chill and probably one day share this part of my life. But at the moment, I like peace. I like, and this is where I'm at with peace, is just me, myself, and I, and then doing all this to better myself will attract not just that, but the best, because already it's attracting the best deals and positions for me.
Like, look, we've got Brokeboy, we've got his company that's doing well, and all these other things that are happening I can't really talk about right now, but it's because I'm just focused on me and being the best me. So yeah, I feel like I'm in a good place. But again, still in the race.
Did it, just missed, because my hips weren't high enough. And then I got up and I was like, ah, come on.
Yeah, me too. It will happen. Me too. Even when I was in the layouts, I said this. I tried to get on Riot for the last two years. They're still trying to process me. And I was like, you know what? I'm going to get on Hinge just to see what's up. But then Hinge is not what I thought it was. Nah. Wait, what was it?
and it's just like the whole fucking questionnaire you have to write and accept you that's some racist that makes me feel oh no we're gonna wait we'll figure out that right now ryan was more like i'm just like i don't know let's see what's happening but then it wasn't i was like still but then henjo's like they're all looking for we're gonna make some different yeah we're gonna make you're gonna do some damage on right now that's what i'm trying to do man what i'm saying yeah i was trying but we could
Yeah. I'd rather, look, I'd rather, if I'm going to get rejected, I'd rather it happen the old-fashioned way. Real life, face-to-face. You know what I mean? Rather than like swiping, swiping, swiping.
I don't, but I just thought I'd try it just for the love.
Look, there's some really nice girls out there, but if you talk about per capita, like in New York and L.A. It's crazy. We're spoiled.
We're on the streets just like me and Matt. It's like, what the fuck? I'm not even shy about it anymore. That's why in the airports I just put shades on so I can perv in peace. You're a lot of look.
Yeah, because it's not just about me.
It's the same rules. It goes both ways. I got looked at. I'm looking at me, looking at you, looking at me. Exactly. I like those. They're fun. And you get some good interactions, but yeah, you get some weird ones. I had a stalker.
Yeah, it's not just about me. It's about, you know, when I win and I have the belt, there's a lot of people that eat. Yeah. So, you know, it just slowly, and it's not on purpose. It's something that just happens. Like I said, with Sylvia, I've seen it as a fan, and with Jones as well, I've seen it. But then now I'm kind of free of that. I'm just like, and I know I'm good and all that.
So I had to, this is just for, I'd send this to my lawyer. Cause I was like, okay, I need to get this on film just so he knows. And then he's like, right, you need to send her a restraining order. So I got her on the cam, on the camera, cause she somehow found the ding dong. And when I asked her how, she goes, honestly, Whoa, that's wild.
I mean, the number to get to my apartment. Oh, yeah.
She needs help. She needs help. She needs help. But wait till she turns around. No, no, it's crazy. I think she's Colombian too. So, you know, they're wild.
Nah, but so for real.
Yeah. That's fire. But, but, so one time.
Nah, nah, nah. So one time. Nah, you better than me, bro. I'm single and I got girls. Nah, but again, I'm glad I have a little bit of, you know. Discipline. Discipline. A little bit. Sometimes I don't. But this one, I'm glad I did, because if I did, then I'm pretty sure I'd have problems right now.
Lay down the law. No, but again, shit like that doesn't happen all the time. But I'm sure, look, I'm sure people have stalkers that are really good that they don't know about for years. They trap them up, all these NBA players. Bro, the amount of older women that get with these young players. Oh, that's all game. That's sad. No, but again, look, if you see someone, you're like, cool, that's...
It's legal. It's legal. They just know the game. Like, they know, yeah. They're hot. They're 42. They're like, cool, I'm going to get you. You're 21. Bang.
Yeah, also. That's what I'm saying. It's legal. The guys are 21, whatever, it's legal. They're groomers. Yeah, groomers. But again, if it was the other way, I mean, Leo gets away with it, so. Yeah, he'll impregnate him.
Catch and release. Catch and release. That's the...
He's got to snip. I'm just too scared. I just, yeah. No, don't snip. No, hell no. I'm good. Again, look, when I was wilder, I never had a baby because I never pull out of a fight, but my pull-out game is elite. But then now, again, I'm smart. I'm smart now. And Auckland, again, it's just the cesspool. Everybody's fucked everybody.
So I just want to go back to just taking more risks, being fun, being a highlight, dude, like I was. Did it get less fun as you had the belt longer and longer? Certain fights. There was one, Marvin Vittori part two, when I was in there, maybe round three, and you hear, I don't know if it's on the fight, but I heard Twister, one of my coaches, was like, Don't get bored, Izzy. Don't get bored.
It's a small city. You know, Val.
Oh, I love him.
I love it, though.
And I caught myself like, oh, yeah. But again, I didn't realize it because I'm in the fight. But he saw it in my eyes and my demeanor.
Yeah. But he could see it, though. Maybe around three or four, he could just see it. I was just like, this is boring for him.
There's no way, like he's gotta know who you are. That's why he pulled up on me. So I had a great morning training. Yeah, yeah, what's the story?
Matt was, I think he was in Thailand at the time. Okay. So I had good morning training, vibes was on, went to K Road to get this pie, like a famous pie on there. And I was just like, vibes was on, just chilling. And then this guy, I think because he saw my car, so he doubled back and just like, look at me like, yo, Izzy, one outs.
And in New Zealand, that's like one outs is like, you and me, one on one, let's go. What?
What? Then I started laughing and I was thinking like, the fuck? And people who were taking photos with me and stuff were like, the fuck? And I just kept on walking. And then the bit where it pissed him off, because he was at the green light, everyone going around him, honking their horns like, this fucking guy. Yeah. And then I went, I just grabbed my car door and I went...
And that pissed him off. So he just came in front of my car. And I said, bro, I'm not going to fucking whoop you off for free.
No, but then he pulled up and then, like, tried to, like, talk all this rash to me. And at one point, I even tried to defuse it because I was like, bro, I don't know you.
When I said, bro, I fight for millions. I don't fucking fight. I'm not going to knock your ass out for free. And he goes, nah, I fight for free. I fight for the streets, for my pride. And I was thinking, you're fucking stupid. You're stupid. Was he a white guy? Nah, a Maori guy. He was brown, yeah. See, that's the problem I had when I first moved to New Zealand.
I couldn't tell the difference between all of them. It wasn't because of racism.
But then in the end, I just as when I spat at him was when I was kind of like hoping try something. Oh, OK. That's at the end. You see me spit at him. He just looks down like and then I realize you're not going to do shit. But also because of our boy, like you remember the movie when our boy got knocked out? Yeah. Street violence. And I just realized if I drop this guy right now.
Let's go have it. Yeah, guys.
Boom. They're going to fucking put me through the ring.
Joe Rogan Podcast, check it out. The Joe Rogan Experience.
Joe Rogan Podcast, check it out. The Joe Rogan Experience.
Not as active as I was in the beginning, maybe, but I want to be active, and I still feel great from the last camp. Did some testing about three weeks ago, found out where we were at. I was about where I was before this last fight, four weeks out. So I was like, okay, cool. We're still good. Let's build off that. So, yeah, I want to fight again. How much of an effect did taking 11 months off have?
Not as active as I was in the beginning, maybe, but I want to be active, and I still feel great from the last camp. Did some testing about three weeks ago, found out where we were at. I was about where I was before this last fight, four weeks out. So I was like, okay, cool. We're still good. Let's build off that. So, yeah, I want to fight again. How much of an effect did taking 11 months off have?
And I think Engage also was... Last final three, when they had the whole Reebok fiasco, it was Venom, Engage, and someone else. I can't remember who else. So we didn't get the gig, but it would have been nice, though.
And I think Engage also was... Last final three, when they had the whole Reebok fiasco, it was Venom, Engage, and someone else. I can't remember who else. So we didn't get the gig, but it would have been nice, though.
I think it was more good than bad. I know some people say ring rust or this and that, and I'm like, nah. I felt good in there. I felt good in there. And it was only when I watched the fight back, I saw a couple of mistakes I made, even on the feet, where I was like, ooh, don't do that again. Just with my feet work, my exits. Even David said, you had sloppy exits. I was like, yeah, my bad.
I think it was more good than bad. I know some people say ring rust or this and that, and I'm like, nah. I felt good in there. I felt good in there. And it was only when I watched the fight back, I saw a couple of mistakes I made, even on the feet, where I was like, ooh, don't do that again. Just with my feet work, my exits. Even David said, you had sloppy exits. I was like, yeah, my bad.
But, yeah, that and then the moment at the end when I slipped and just the lapse in judgment when I was just letting him know it was me tripping. Those kind of moments, maybe if I was as active, it wouldn't have happened, but who knows? We'll never know. But I am happy with how I performed. I was happy with the shape I came in. I came in really good shape. And what's his name? Bill, this guy.
But, yeah, that and then the moment at the end when I slipped and just the lapse in judgment when I was just letting him know it was me tripping. Those kind of moments, maybe if I was as active, it wouldn't have happened, but who knows? We'll never know. But I am happy with how I performed. I was happy with the shape I came in. I came in really good shape. And what's his name? Bill, this guy.
He did the numbers for me. He said this is the most active I've been in any fight by far in my UFC career. He crunched the numbers up and said my strike per minute rate or whatever. All you nerds figure it out. You can do your own. But, yeah, Bill Smart, he's this guy who, Helps me now with my strength. He did the numbers and said, this is the most active you were.
He did the numbers for me. He said this is the most active I've been in any fight by far in my UFC career. He crunched the numbers up and said my strike per minute rate or whatever. All you nerds figure it out. You can do your own. But, yeah, Bill Smart, he's this guy who, Helps me now with my strength. He did the numbers and said, this is the most active you were.
So we can do some things different. Put a little bit more gas in the tank, things like that, and then just stay active like that. It was good. And I had fun in there. I had fun just exchanging. Yeah.
So we can do some things different. Put a little bit more gas in the tank, things like that, and then just stay active like that. It was good. And I had fun in there. I had fun just exchanging. Yeah.
BJ Penn's coaches.
BJ Penn's coaches.
Engage fight kits for the fighters.
Engage fight kits for the fighters.
Yeah. I think the best I saw BJ from watching him, especially live. he was training with them. UFC 107, I think Diego Sanchez, he looked like a demon.
Yeah. I think the best I saw BJ from watching him, especially live. he was training with them. UFC 107, I think Diego Sanchez, he looked like a demon.
Even in shape, like he was fucking abs and all that. I agree, definitely. You can always sharpen the tools, you know, keep it sharp. But again, for when you're in a camp, it's just about getting fit. And yeah, there's some things we can tweak so that way we can keep that output because when you get Fatigue is when you lose your laps in judgment. Your reflexes as well.
Even in shape, like he was fucking abs and all that. I agree, definitely. You can always sharpen the tools, you know, keep it sharp. But again, for when you're in a camp, it's just about getting fit. And yeah, there's some things we can tweak so that way we can keep that output because when you get Fatigue is when you lose your laps in judgment. Your reflexes as well.
Things like that just start to go down.
Things like that just start to go down.
I don't think so. There was one point in the third round when me and him, we really put it on. And we kind of had this low-key agreement. Like, okay, you're fucked. I'm fucked. Let's chill for a little bit. And then I think round four I came out like, cool, bam, bam, bam, and I did that sprawl on him. But again, he's so stubborn because I sprawled on him.
I don't think so. There was one point in the third round when me and him, we really put it on. And we kind of had this low-key agreement. Like, okay, you're fucked. I'm fucked. Let's chill for a little bit. And then I think round four I came out like, cool, bam, bam, bam, and I did that sprawl on him. But again, he's so stubborn because I sprawled on him.
I literally, he shot, I sprawled, and my hips hit the back of his head into the mat. Might have rocked him, I don't know. And then, what's his name, Mark Goddard's like, get up, and he's on one knee. And then when he was like, get up,
I literally, he shot, I sprawled, and my hips hit the back of his head into the mat. Might have rocked him, I don't know. And then, what's his name, Mark Goddard's like, get up, and he's on one knee. And then when he was like, get up,
and he finally decided to get up slowly and i tried to attack him he just threw but not to try and hit me he just threw just to stop my momentum you know stop me from coming at him and yeah he's a guy that just strong will strong will like yeah i can respect that physically strong too yeah not as strong as i thought it would be probably because i felt strong as well like i packed on some some muscle for that fight preparing for those kind of grueling exchanges
and he finally decided to get up slowly and i tried to attack him he just threw but not to try and hit me he just threw just to stop my momentum you know stop me from coming at him and yeah he's a guy that just strong will strong will like yeah i can respect that physically strong too yeah not as strong as i thought it would be probably because i felt strong as well like i packed on some some muscle for that fight preparing for those kind of grueling exchanges
I mean, they should probably have some discretion. I did like it, though. And I do like the fact now, like, the last fight I had... Hunter hit me up way before any gold gloves or anything, says, Izzy, we're gonna do this for certain fighters. What design would you like on your shorts? And I was like, bet.
I mean, they should probably have some discretion. I did like it, though. And I do like the fact now, like, the last fight I had... Hunter hit me up way before any gold gloves or anything, says, Izzy, we're gonna do this for certain fighters. What design would you like on your shorts? And I was like, bet.
Yeah, but even just for me myself, I just wanted to feel strong. So me and my boy AB, we put on some muscle for that fight, and then having Matt actually making good food for me for the first time ever, because I got this far off just whatever I wanted to eat. You know, Uri eats.
Yeah, but even just for me myself, I just wanted to feel strong. So me and my boy AB, we put on some muscle for that fight, and then having Matt actually making good food for me for the first time ever, because I got this far off just whatever I wanted to eat. You know, Uri eats.
Yeah.
Yeah.
But honestly, for me, Having those kind of, because I'm not 23 anymore, 24. My body doesn't metabolize food the way it used to, so I have to think about it like Israel. Be smart. Understand your body's getting older. I don't feel old, though. That's the thing. When I was young, I thought, 34, I'm done with this game. Then I'm like, I'm old. But that was when I was 24.
But honestly, for me, Having those kind of, because I'm not 23 anymore, 24. My body doesn't metabolize food the way it used to, so I have to think about it like Israel. Be smart. Understand your body's getting older. I don't feel old, though. That's the thing. When I was young, I thought, 34, I'm done with this game. Then I'm like, I'm old. But that was when I was 24.
But now that I'm here, I'm like... I can still squeeze a lot out of this. I can still squeeze a lot out of this. So we are. Have you ever used a hyperbaric chamber? Nah, not yet. I don't know if we have that in Auckland.
But now that I'm here, I'm like... I can still squeeze a lot out of this. I can still squeeze a lot out of this. So we are. Have you ever used a hyperbaric chamber? Nah, not yet. I don't know if we have that in Auckland.
Is telomeres like the DNA strand or something?
Is telomeres like the DNA strand or something?
It's the bit at the ends, right?
It's the bit at the ends, right?
I've been seeing that lately.
I've been seeing that lately.
Like Bieber, the Kardashians getting them.
Like Bieber, the Kardashians getting them.
Okay. Is it USADA approved or is it one of them?
Okay. Is it USADA approved or is it one of them?
I'll see you later on, Briggs.
I'll see you later on, Briggs.
And I hit up Curtis, who works with Engage, does a lot of the designs, and I taught him what I wanted, and then he just did some custom stuff, and I sent a few to Hunter, and then boom, I got my shorts, the Lightning. And I quite like that. I like expression. That's one thing I do miss about boxing or kickboxing is the expression on the Hong Kong bands, the shorts.
And I hit up Curtis, who works with Engage, does a lot of the designs, and I taught him what I wanted, and then he just did some custom stuff, and I sent a few to Hunter, and then boom, I got my shorts, the Lightning. And I quite like that. I like expression. That's one thing I do miss about boxing or kickboxing is the expression on the Hong Kong bands, the shorts.
Every day for six weeks?
Every day for six weeks?
The leg fight?
The leg fight?
Okay, I have to look into that So if I wanted to do it, I'd maybe do it say like what twice a week or something Yeah, just something like that. How long does the effect last for I?
Okay, I have to look into that So if I wanted to do it, I'd maybe do it say like what twice a week or something Yeah, just something like that. How long does the effect last for I?
I bet you someone else, if they have one in Auckland now, they'll definitely hit me up and be like, hey. I bet they do. Yeah, I'd like to try that.
I bet you someone else, if they have one in Auckland now, they'll definitely hit me up and be like, hey. I bet they do. Yeah, I'd like to try that.
sauna cold plunge hyperbaric everything every edge you can get red light therapy all that that's where I'm at now that's where I was this last camp and I feel like even the one before that and the one before that I just remember thinking like how can I it was actually Eugene who said how can you make this camp better and I'll always find something to do to make this camp better the next one so that's like the last three camps so this one I took it with the whole having breakfast having a chef help me that was crazy that you used to train with no breakfast that's so crazy
sauna cold plunge hyperbaric everything every edge you can get red light therapy all that that's where I'm at now that's where I was this last camp and I feel like even the one before that and the one before that I just remember thinking like how can I it was actually Eugene who said how can you make this camp better and I'll always find something to do to make this camp better the next one so that's like the last three camps so this one I took it with the whole having breakfast having a chef help me that was crazy that you used to train with no breakfast that's so crazy
So that was my way, I guess. Then I found out about intermittent fasting, and I realized, oh, I've been doing that shit for years. I was just doing it by, I guess, laziness or accident. But it actually helps, though. Like, wake up, have two eggs, or maybe he'll make sometimes something with chia seed, but normally eggs. and a bacon piece or something, and then... She needs something.
So that was my way, I guess. Then I found out about intermittent fasting, and I realized, oh, I've been doing that shit for years. I was just doing it by, I guess, laziness or accident. But it actually helps, though. Like, wake up, have two eggs, or maybe he'll make sometimes something with chia seed, but normally eggs. and a bacon piece or something, and then... She needs something.
Yeah, something, just to get the fuel, yeah. And even Jordy, from Fight Dietitian, he told me, yeah, you should definitely be having breakfast, because he thought, like, you're crazy training the way you do train. And some of my morning sessions as well will be grueling. And then I'll go have breakfast. But I enjoyed it that way because I felt like more.
Yeah, something, just to get the fuel, yeah. And even Jordy, from Fight Dietitian, he told me, yeah, you should definitely be having breakfast, because he thought, like, you're crazy training the way you do train. And some of my morning sessions as well will be grueling. And then I'll go have breakfast. But I enjoyed it that way because I felt like more.
One thing is when I fight, fight day, my body doesn't want to eat. He'll make me like a nice plate of something delicious, and my body is just like, nah. So fight day, I still try and eat something, maybe at least an egg because he'll have pancakes, eggs, whatever, bacon, an egg and a little bit of bacon. But my body just doesn't want to eat.
One thing is when I fight, fight day, my body doesn't want to eat. He'll make me like a nice plate of something delicious, and my body is just like, nah. So fight day, I still try and eat something, maybe at least an egg because he'll have pancakes, eggs, whatever, bacon, an egg and a little bit of bacon. But my body just doesn't want to eat.
Like Jonathan Haggerty, he has cool shorts with golden bows on the side. I like that. It's cool.
Like Jonathan Haggerty, he has cool shorts with golden bows on the side. I like that. It's cool.
No. So I just I think DC said the same thing as well. One time he said he likes to fight hungry. So that way he gets that edge. And I feel that way when it's fight day. But when it comes to training now, I definitely like to have breakfast. I like the way it feels. I can like now I've done it for a few months.
No. So I just I think DC said the same thing as well. One time he said he likes to fight hungry. So that way he gets that edge. And I feel that way when it's fight day. But when it comes to training now, I definitely like to have breakfast. I like the way it feels. I can like now I've done it for a few months.
I understand the benefits of a healthy breakfast before you have a grueling training session.
I understand the benefits of a healthy breakfast before you have a grueling training session.
Yeah, more energy.
Yeah, more energy.
He's so big. He looks good at 145 at UFC 300. Yeah, I like that for him.
He's so big. He looks good at 145 at UFC 300. Yeah, I like that for him.
Yeah, it's expression. I don't like everybody has to wear the same shit. I think maybe the UFC at the time, they wanted to be...
Yeah, it's expression. I don't like everybody has to wear the same shit. I think maybe the UFC at the time, they wanted to be...
There'll be something. Like, they've got the whole thing at one with the hydration clause. But the thing is, no matter what, people are always going to try and find a way.
There'll be something. Like, they've got the whole thing at one with the hydration clause. But the thing is, no matter what, people are always going to try and find a way.
They're always going to try and find a way to sneak past the hydration test or something that they can use to pass it. But I don't know how that works. I don't know how they test for it. It's never happened to me. But weight cutting, even when I started fighting, people used to tell me, go down to 170 for you guys. Oh, my God. Hell no. How the fuck can you make 170?
They're always going to try and find a way to sneak past the hydration test or something that they can use to pass it. But I don't know how that works. I don't know how they test for it. It's never happened to me. But weight cutting, even when I started fighting, people used to tell me, go down to 170 for you guys. Oh, my God. Hell no. How the fuck can you make 170?
Back when I was skinny, before I got really brolic, I could make maybe 80 kgs. That's close to 170, because 170 is 77 kgs. But lowest I ever got to was 80 as a kickboxer. That was it. At 170, I'd die. I wouldn't even... Because I've seen some of these weight cuts with guys and girls.
Back when I was skinny, before I got really brolic, I could make maybe 80 kgs. That's close to 170, because 170 is 77 kgs. But lowest I ever got to was 80 as a kickboxer. That was it. At 170, I'd die. I wouldn't even... Because I've seen some of these weight cuts with guys and girls.
You see her when she was in the tub crying and shaking. And Oliveira when they go and they huddle around them. When you cut weight, though, I'll say this thing. For me, when I cut weight... It's a spiritual experience sometimes. It's a weird experience, because not just me, I've seen fighters who have, not get delirious, but start saying things that they wouldn't normally say.
You see her when she was in the tub crying and shaking. And Oliveira when they go and they huddle around them. When you cut weight, though, I'll say this thing. For me, when I cut weight... It's a spiritual experience sometimes. It's a weird experience, because not just me, I've seen fighters who have, not get delirious, but start saying things that they wouldn't normally say.
Engage. This is my fightwear brand. Ashbel Castro started this. Oh. He was one of the... I'll say this. He was one of the only guys who fucked with me before I really blew up. So when I was fighting in China and I lost to Alex, they stopped giving me fights. And I had, I think at the time, I was the highest paid foreign fighter in China at the time.
Engage. This is my fightwear brand. Ashbel Castro started this. Oh. He was one of the... I'll say this. He was one of the only guys who fucked with me before I really blew up. So when I was fighting in China and I lost to Alex, they stopped giving me fights. And I had, I think at the time, I was the highest paid foreign fighter in China at the time.
taken seriously in a sense so we had to like professional sports but nah I think we're all different independent contractors and we have different styles so I'm glad now they've brought out for certain fighters like O'Malley in his pink shorts Bryce Mitchell his camo shorts yeah let us express ourselves I like that but I wish fighters had the ability to advertise
taken seriously in a sense so we had to like professional sports but nah I think we're all different independent contractors and we have different styles so I'm glad now they've brought out for certain fighters like O'Malley in his pink shorts Bryce Mitchell his camo shorts yeah let us express ourselves I like that but I wish fighters had the ability to advertise
Not even in a bad way, but just the way they talk. Because you're close to death. Yeah, you see the light.
Not even in a bad way, but just the way they talk. Because you're close to death. Yeah, you see the light.
Yeah. My weight cuts are normally pretty tame. Not as bad because I think I'm perfect for 185. But the ones that I've seen guys lose a lot of weight the day of and I see them, how they are. And even when they go to the scale, you see their face just... Yeah, you never look too destroyed. I always come in underweight as well. What do you normally weigh the week of a fight? Week of a fight?
Yeah. My weight cuts are normally pretty tame. Not as bad because I think I'm perfect for 185. But the ones that I've seen guys lose a lot of weight the day of and I see them, how they are. And even when they go to the scale, you see their face just... Yeah, you never look too destroyed. I always come in underweight as well. What do you normally weigh the week of a fight? Week of a fight?
If I get to the fight location, say... If they weigh me, if I'm, say...
If I get to the fight location, say... If they weigh me, if I'm, say...
198 oh that's 200 yeah that's easy i'm like cool that's normally what i'm at that's just a few hard sauna sessions yeah but even not just the water loading and then it's like my body knows it's weird how my body does a day my body is just like it just knows okay we're getting on the plane you've done it before it just knows it's just like muscle memory and i get to the fight location my body is like cool we're doing this and then the weight just starts to go
198 oh that's 200 yeah that's easy i'm like cool that's normally what i'm at that's just a few hard sauna sessions yeah but even not just the water loading and then it's like my body knows it's weird how my body does a day my body is just like it just knows okay we're getting on the plane you've done it before it just knows it's just like muscle memory and i get to the fight location my body is like cool we're doing this and then the weight just starts to go
I never used it. You never used it?
I never used it. You never used it?
That's the thing.
That's the thing.
Yeah, because it takes how many hours if you do it orally?
Yeah, because it takes how many hours if you do it orally?
Yeah, to get the brain.
Yeah, to get the brain.
You're trying to protect as you're fucking noggin slushing around in your queen. Yeah. Yeah. Because what is cerebral fluid? It's made of... Well, I'm guessing a lot of water, right?
You're trying to protect as you're fucking noggin slushing around in your queen. Yeah. Yeah. Because what is cerebral fluid? It's made of... Well, I'm guessing a lot of water, right?
Let's go battle to the death. And then you get head kicked in the fucking chin. Yeah. I mean, look, I do love this game, and I think weight cuts is always going to be a part of it right now. But who knows? Because even though we have height differentials, are we going to start discriminating against that? Like, okay, we only have height classes. Is that the next?
Let's go battle to the death. And then you get head kicked in the fucking chin. Yeah. I mean, look, I do love this game, and I think weight cuts is always going to be a part of it right now. But who knows? Because even though we have height differentials, are we going to start discriminating against that? Like, okay, we only have height classes. Is that the next?
They should have the ones in between. Okay, let's take it. 10 pounds. 165, 170, 175, 180, like that.
They should have the ones in between. Okay, let's take it. 10 pounds. 165, 170, 175, 180, like that.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Because there's bigger boys out there.
Because there's bigger boys out there.
Mark Hunt used to cut down to 265. Yeah. Crazy. Even Francis did as well. Yeah, if they did, I mean, they can just, I think they talked about doing it. They talked about doing it recently. Maybe last year, I think. They talked about adding more weight classes, but then I never heard anything about it again. I know California was flirting with it. Okay, maybe that's what I saw.
Mark Hunt used to cut down to 265. Yeah. Crazy. Even Francis did as well. Yeah, if they did, I mean, they can just, I think they talked about doing it. They talked about doing it recently. Maybe last year, I think. They talked about adding more weight classes, but then I never heard anything about it again. I know California was flirting with it. Okay, maybe that's what I saw.
At least they took this shit out. yeah they took finally yeah finally well look i always thought that that's like a group chat like decision just say yo this is a dumb rule let's take it out boom but why does it take so long is it because the commission all over the united states or whatever have to get together or something i don't know i don't understand how it takes that seems like a
At least they took this shit out. yeah they took finally yeah finally well look i always thought that that's like a group chat like decision just say yo this is a dumb rule let's take it out boom but why does it take so long is it because the commission all over the united states or whatever have to get together or something i don't know i don't understand how it takes that seems like a
Yeah, I agree. And there's a way to bring it back, I'm sure. But even now, because they've got some, you get some kickbacks. But it's better if you can just plaster Condom Depot and get $100,000 on the back of your shorts.
Yeah, I agree. And there's a way to bring it back, I'm sure. But even now, because they've got some, you get some kickbacks. But it's better if you can just plaster Condom Depot and get $100,000 on the back of your shorts.
Oh, yeah, that's silly. Yeah, I get what you mean.
Oh, yeah, that's silly. Yeah, I get what you mean.
If you have rubber guard or flexible hips or whatever, you can just bring your leg and boom. Anderson did that to someone. Who did he do that to? What's his name? Yoshinokami, I think. You should have called me.
If you have rubber guard or flexible hips or whatever, you can just bring your leg and boom. Anderson did that to someone. Who did he do that to? What's his name? Yoshinokami, I think. You should have called me.
Yeah, he got disqualified and not in the UFC. Oh, was that in Rumble on the Rock? Rumble, the yellow cage. Yeah, so that was a good knockout. But then they disqualified him.
Yeah, he got disqualified and not in the UFC. Oh, was that in Rumble on the Rock? Rumble, the yellow cage. Yeah, so that was a good knockout. But then they disqualified him.
Look at the hip dexterity.
Look at the hip dexterity.
Look at the way he just brought that back.
Look at the way he just brought that back.
Yeah, true.
Yeah, true.
But I used to think it was funny. It was funny. And the fact that it was on the back of the shorts, I'm like, that's placement. Advertising.
But I used to think it was funny. It was funny. And the fact that it was on the back of the shorts, I'm like, that's placement. Advertising.
The one I like, soccer kicks, it just looks cool. But again, if you have someone pinned against a cage and they even need them, and was it one they go... Okay.
The one I like, soccer kicks, it just looks cool. But again, if you have someone pinned against a cage and they even need them, and was it one they go... Okay.
I don't even know what the discretion of the referee is to allow it.
I don't even know what the discretion of the referee is to allow it.
Then he doesn't allow it. Exactly. Okay.
Then he doesn't allow it. Exactly. Okay.
If you're in an open space. Soccer kicks go.
If you're in an open space. Soccer kicks go.
Maybe, but I've forgotten it.
Maybe, but I've forgotten it.
Like in the open space? Yeah.
Like in the open space? Yeah.
I think the thing as well is the look of it for, I guess, the people who aren't really hardcore fans. If they see that, they're like, ooh, and then it goes back to human cockfighting.
I think the thing as well is the look of it for, I guess, the people who aren't really hardcore fans. If they see that, they're like, ooh, and then it goes back to human cockfighting.
Oh, that was crazy.
Oh, that was crazy.
Tough, though.
Tough, though.
He even held it for a little bit.
He even held it for a little bit.
Even the one you've actually, was it maybe you at this fair, you mentioned it with the Murab fight. They stood them up somewhere at the end, and I was thinking like, yeah, why are they standing them up?
Even the one you've actually, was it maybe you at this fair, you mentioned it with the Murab fight. They stood them up somewhere at the end, and I was thinking like, yeah, why are they standing them up?
Yeah. Yeah. I think so, yeah.
Yeah. Yeah. I think so, yeah.
Ah, I think I pick up what you're putting down.
Ah, I think I pick up what you're putting down.
Okay. He's trying not to put someone under the bus, but he's saying like, look, maybe someone's saying to him that. Exactly.
Okay. He's trying not to put someone under the bus, but he's saying like, look, maybe someone's saying to him that. Exactly.
That's actually a good idea. Like, say, approve sponsors. Okay, these guys. Or maybe they go through a check first.
That's actually a good idea. Like, say, approve sponsors. Okay, these guys. Or maybe they go through a check first.
I saw, I remember and I was like, yeah, he's on top. He just got him down. He's actually trying to beat him up. Sean was defending well, but still saying, ah, true. That'd be interesting though. That would... That's, when I say interesting, that's like shady. Yeah, it's shady.
I saw, I remember and I was like, yeah, he's on top. He just got him down. He's actually trying to beat him up. Sean was defending well, but still saying, ah, true. That'd be interesting though. That would... That's, when I say interesting, that's like shady. Yeah, it's shady.
You want to maybe advertise on the fighter shorts. You have to go through this rigorous check. What's your company? You know, what do you guys sell? Right. Right, right, right. And then, yeah. Plastered on the shorts to get some money.
You want to maybe advertise on the fighter shorts. You have to go through this rigorous check. What's your company? You know, what do you guys sell? Right. Right, right, right. And then, yeah. Plastered on the shorts to get some money.
Yeah, and then you work so hard to get something to the ground and then they go, okay, stand up. Yeah. I'm trying to think, have I ever been in the position that they made me stand up? No, not on top. But even on the bottom, I always get up. I find a way. That's the ego thing because, again, look, I had to kill that to really be great at this game because I knew for a fact.
Yeah, and then you work so hard to get something to the ground and then they go, okay, stand up. Yeah. I'm trying to think, have I ever been in the position that they made me stand up? No, not on top. But even on the bottom, I always get up. I find a way. That's the ego thing because, again, look, I had to kill that to really be great at this game because I knew for a fact.
I couldn't beat some nerds in pajamas. So that was for me my, okay, humble yourself and learn how to grapple. And then I sucked at first and I got better. I never have shown too much of my grappling skills because they never really put me in a position to show as much as I need to.
I couldn't beat some nerds in pajamas. So that was for me my, okay, humble yourself and learn how to grapple. And then I sucked at first and I got better. I never have shown too much of my grappling skills because they never really put me in a position to show as much as I need to.
So for me, I was just like, cool, I'll just fucking do a Derrick Lewis, stand up, get up and just beat him up as much as I can. But yeah, fuck. That is suspect if someone is... I actually want to watch that. I'll watch it later on.
So for me, I was just like, cool, I'll just fucking do a Derrick Lewis, stand up, get up and just beat him up as much as I can. But yeah, fuck. That is suspect if someone is... I actually want to watch that. I'll watch it later on.
Oh, Luke. Oh, my bad.
Oh, Luke. Oh, my bad.
A statement from himself?
A statement from himself?
Damn, that's suspect. Yes. You found it? Again, that's cryptic. Cryptic.
Damn, that's suspect. Yes. You found it? Again, that's cryptic. Cryptic.
If he goes as a referee, blah, blah, blah, blah. But, I mean, if that's what he said, I trust your recollection of it, but if that's what he said, that's still very suspect. You don't want to get this game. This is one thing about the UFC, it's as real as it gets, or MMA itself. This is what it is.
If he goes as a referee, blah, blah, blah, blah. But, I mean, if that's what he said, I trust your recollection of it, but if that's what he said, that's still very suspect. You don't want to get this game. This is one thing about the UFC, it's as real as it gets, or MMA itself. This is what it is.
Yeah, he was a badass. I like tassels, though. That's what I mean when I wear my shorts. I always like tassels because when you kick, the way they shimmer, the way they look. And it just makes for cool pics.
Yeah, he was a badass. I like tassels, though. That's what I mean when I wear my shorts. I always like tassels because when you kick, the way they shimmer, the way they look. And it just makes for cool pics.
But if you have that happening, then that's starting to seem a little bit like, you know, not to take away, like, it's the WWE or anything.
But if you have that happening, then that's starting to seem a little bit like, you know, not to take away, like, it's the WWE or anything.
And where a fighter... And the referee is the guy officiating the fight. So if he's getting word from someone... Right.
And where a fighter... And the referee is the guy officiating the fight. So if he's getting word from someone... Right.
When he says someone, it's like, who is that someone?
When he says someone, it's like, who is that someone?
Yeah, I'm like, I'm biased. I'm going to be like, nah, fuck that.
Yeah, I'm like, I'm biased. I'm going to be like, nah, fuck that.
It does make sense when it comes to pure fighting. Because even, bro, even Pride had 10-minute rounds, the first round. That's cool. I'm saying, look, some things...
It does make sense when it comes to pure fighting. Because even, bro, even Pride had 10-minute rounds, the first round. That's cool. I'm saying, look, some things...
like I'm glad this they've taken out the way but again bring back tournaments just for one night let's see who's a real like who's a real badass yeah that would be crazy I've done a kickboxing I've never done it in MMA I've done it in boxing
like I'm glad this they've taken out the way but again bring back tournaments just for one night let's see who's a real like who's a real badass yeah that would be crazy I've done a kickboxing I've never done it in MMA I've done it in boxing
But I might bring back a tournament, so let's see who's really about this, because we have to fight, get the adrenal dump, then you go back and sit down, sit down for ages, and then eventually have to warm up again. I remember that. I've done it a few times. I've won a few of them. But it shows this.
But I might bring back a tournament, so let's see who's really about this, because we have to fight, get the adrenal dump, then you go back and sit down, sit down for ages, and then eventually have to warm up again. I remember that. I've done it a few times. I've won a few of them. But it shows this.
Like this, you know what I mean?
Like this, you know what I mean?
And pride as well. We did that a lot. But yeah, that'd be fun. I think even for like, oh, they did it once though.
And pride as well. We did that a lot. But yeah, that'd be fun. I think even for like, oh, they did it once though.
The UFC did it once with the flyweight, the inaugural flyweight title. And I think it was Mighty Mouse and Ian McCall in the final. No, I got it wrong. They fucked up the decision. Because if there was meant to be a draw and they'd have one more round in Sydney, I think. Yeah, and they were meant to, but then they gave, they fucked up the decision. But that would be crazy though.
The UFC did it once with the flyweight, the inaugural flyweight title. And I think it was Mighty Mouse and Ian McCall in the final. No, I got it wrong. They fucked up the decision. Because if there was meant to be a draw and they'd have one more round in Sydney, I think. Yeah, and they were meant to, but then they gave, they fucked up the decision. But that would be crazy though.
They go, okay, cool. The judges have it this, that. It's a draw. We're going to one more round after a crazy fight like that. That would have had the whole place just cool.
They go, okay, cool. The judges have it this, that. It's a draw. We're going to one more round after a crazy fight like that. That would have had the whole place just cool.
Yeah.
Yeah.
But again, now for certain fighters, they're changing it, which is good, but hopefully that trickles down.
But again, now for certain fighters, they're changing it, which is good, but hopefully that trickles down.
Yeah, I've had that too. But that's where this comes in. Yeah. You have to just like, cool, let's go. Get back in the corner.
Yeah, I've had that too. But that's where this comes in. Yeah. You have to just like, cool, let's go. Get back in the corner.
Yeah. Ice on the floor as well. Yeah.
Yeah. Ice on the floor as well. Yeah.
It does happen. Like I said, even with me pointing at the ground in that moment, any small lapse in judgment, you just need 30 minutes or 25 minutes of focus. So in that point, yeah, I can see how that would get to him. Yeah, that would get to him because you're like, what the fuck, they're about to screw me out of this one.
It does happen. Like I said, even with me pointing at the ground in that moment, any small lapse in judgment, you just need 30 minutes or 25 minutes of focus. So in that point, yeah, I can see how that would get to him. Yeah, that would get to him because you're like, what the fuck, they're about to screw me out of this one.
Anderson versus Bisping when Anderson thought he won and was on the case celebrating. Right, right. And then if, I think it was Herb or whoever, would be like, yo, get down here, this and that, right, right, right.
Anderson versus Bisping when Anderson thought he won and was on the case celebrating. Right, right. And then if, I think it was Herb or whoever, would be like, yo, get down here, this and that, right, right, right.
I literally went like, because I was front. I went to 300. I'm such a fan. I was there from the first fight. That's why I like to wear that as a badge on. I'm like, yeah, I was there, and I watched that, and I was just like, why? He had eight more seconds.
I literally went like, because I was front. I went to 300. I'm such a fan. I was there from the first fight. That's why I like to wear that as a badge on. I'm like, yeah, I was there, and I watched that, and I was just like, why? He had eight more seconds.
Yeah, but.
Yeah, but.
I think he's also really talented as well. He's fast. He's smooth. Like when he fought Dan, you heard that shit. Yes. That kick when I heard that and Dan grabbed his waist and then Dan had his neck at the end of the round as well. I lost my voice in that one.
I think he's also really talented as well. He's fast. He's smooth. Like when he fought Dan, you heard that shit. Yes. That kick when I heard that and Dan grabbed his waist and then Dan had his neck at the end of the round as well. I lost my voice in that one.
Yeah, I've seen it. It happened to me, even with the... What's his name? Brunson. In the Brunson, he grabbed my tights. And I was like, yo, that's two times you've done it now. So it is tempting, but I think tights would be the best way to fight. But again, some guys have cool shorts, and if that's their style, that's their style. Because some people, I guess maybe they're body type.
Yeah, I've seen it. It happened to me, even with the... What's his name? Brunson. In the Brunson, he grabbed my tights. And I was like, yo, that's two times you've done it now. So it is tempting, but I think tights would be the best way to fight. But again, some guys have cool shorts, and if that's their style, that's their style. Because some people, I guess maybe they're body type.
Yeah, just a scratch.
Yeah, just a scratch.
Trust me.
Trust me.
I love it. I love who he is as a person. Cause look, Dan, he's, I see him every day, most days. And he's a guy that you don't know what to expect. Like, I don't know where, boom, he just customized himself for all these tattoos.
I love it. I love who he is as a person. Cause look, Dan, he's, I see him every day, most days. And he's a guy that you don't know what to expect. Like, I don't know where, boom, he just customized himself for all these tattoos.
That's badass. Yeah. He just covered himself. I think he's in Spain. Cause do you know Oscar? Well, you know, Oscar Willis, the Mac life reporter, he's fighting bare knuckle. This weekend, I believe, or maybe next weekend in Spain. But Dan's going to go there and corner him.
That's badass. Yeah. He just covered himself. I think he's in Spain. Cause do you know Oscar? Well, you know, Oscar Willis, the Mac life reporter, he's fighting bare knuckle. This weekend, I believe, or maybe next weekend in Spain. But Dan's going to go there and corner him.
No, boxing. That's not for me. I can fight. Look, if I had to get into a fight, whatever, sure. But for me... I'd rather not. I'll pass on that. But that's the kind of shit that Dan loves. Dan's like, yeah, let's do that shit. He wants to do that shit. He wants to be like, yeah, he just loves fighting.
No, boxing. That's not for me. I can fight. Look, if I had to get into a fight, whatever, sure. But for me... I'd rather not. I'll pass on that. But that's the kind of shit that Dan loves. Dan's like, yeah, let's do that shit. He wants to do that shit. He wants to be like, yeah, he just loves fighting.
I just don't like the knuckles because you see, again, moose knuckles still there. This can cause more damage, like cuts. Yeah. Oh, yeah.
I just don't like the knuckles because you see, again, moose knuckles still there. This can cause more damage, like cuts. Yeah. Oh, yeah.
It slices you open. Exactly. Guys get sliced up. So if gloves, I guess they protect. The new gloves as well, I think... I've only fought once in the new gloves now. I might give it maybe one or two more. But I'm like, the old gloves just, they didn't really protect. The wraps protect your hands, but the old gloves, they felt like rubber, like tire rubber.
It slices you open. Exactly. Guys get sliced up. So if gloves, I guess they protect. The new gloves as well, I think... I've only fought once in the new gloves now. I might give it maybe one or two more. But I'm like, the old gloves just, they didn't really protect. The wraps protect your hands, but the old gloves, they felt like rubber, like tire rubber.
And I think they were just dangerous, like dangerous to hit with. If you hit someone with those, it's like bang. These new gloves, they feel like a little bit of a memory foam.
And I think they were just dangerous, like dangerous to hit with. If you hit someone with those, it's like bang. These new gloves, they feel like a little bit of a memory foam.
Softer. And I don't know about this whole curve thing. They don't really curve. I can still do that.
Softer. And I don't know about this whole curve thing. They don't really curve. I can still do that.
I try not to do that. I'm a, you know, whatever. But still, this. I'll wait and see.
I try not to do that. I'm a, you know, whatever. But still, this. I'll wait and see.
I've never seen them yet. See if you can pull them up. The Onyx? Is that the Onyx one? I've got the big ones, but I've never, ever had.
I've never seen them yet. See if you can pull them up. The Onyx? Is that the Onyx one? I've got the big ones, but I've never, ever had.
Yeah.
Yeah.
So many.
So many.
Maybe they got no ass. They don't want to be... I got something back there, but like, I don't know, a guy like, I won't drop no names, but like, you know, wearing tights, you look like a fucking stick or something, yeah. Yeah, you look a little flat. Yeah.
Maybe they got no ass. They don't want to be... I got something back there, but like, I don't know, a guy like, I won't drop no names, but like, you know, wearing tights, you look like a fucking stick or something, yeah. Yeah, you look a little flat. Yeah.
Has he ever brought this idea to the UFC?
Has he ever brought this idea to the UFC?
I've got the big ones, but I'll hit them up, see if I can get those ones, just to try them out.
I've got the big ones, but I'll hit them up, see if I can get those ones, just to try them out.
Yeah, I've seen him stitch them. He's passionate about it. But, yeah, these new ones, so far, fighting with them, I still prefer the old ones.
Yeah, I've seen him stitch them. He's passionate about it. But, yeah, these new ones, so far, fighting with them, I still prefer the old ones.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah. I get it. I get it. I don't like to get hit, so maybe that's why I'm biased with it. But when I hit someone with those, I feel it causes more damage. And I mean, I can cause damage. I cause some damage on DDP with those ones, but I still want to try them maybe one more time just to feel them. They felt different. Yeah, felt different. I can definitely tell.
Yeah. I get it. I get it. I don't like to get hit, so maybe that's why I'm biased with it. But when I hit someone with those, I feel it causes more damage. And I mean, I can cause damage. I cause some damage on DDP with those ones, but I still want to try them maybe one more time just to feel them. They felt different. Yeah, felt different. I can definitely tell.
Even the wraps, when I was squeezing my wraps into them, I was like, okay. Just took a while, but it still got in. But I'm like, all right, cool, grab. I like to test the grip strength to make sure I can hold someone, but... Yeah. We'll see.
Even the wraps, when I was squeezing my wraps into them, I was like, okay. Just took a while, but it still got in. But I'm like, all right, cool, grab. I like to test the grip strength to make sure I can hold someone, but... Yeah. We'll see.
Like that, yeah.
Like that, yeah.
Also, it would prevent joint manipulation.
Also, it would prevent joint manipulation.
Yeah, small joint manipulation. It's almost like a webbing.
Yeah, small joint manipulation. It's almost like a webbing.
That just covers that.
That just covers that.
Like you said, like those bag mitts with the thumbnail.
Like you said, like those bag mitts with the thumbnail.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Then you got toes. I've seen people get kicked in the eye, even in training, and infected the eye as well.
Then you got toes. I've seen people get kicked in the eye, even in training, and infected the eye as well.
That's what it is, though.
That's what it is, though.
Yeah, I've seen that. Toenails. But, nah, I mean, that makes sense. I mean, it just, I think people are scared of change.
Yeah, I've seen that. Toenails. But, nah, I mean, that makes sense. I mean, it just, I think people are scared of change.
Right.
Right.
Even with these new gloves. I think it's maybe, that's why I'm trying to be like, let me give it one more shot. I'm not going to say I'm against them.
Even with these new gloves. I think it's maybe, that's why I'm trying to be like, let me give it one more shot. I'm not going to say I'm against them.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
I just feel, meh. The other gloves were just, they had that thing on them.
I just feel, meh. The other gloves were just, they had that thing on them.
Oh, that's why he wears the shades.
Oh, that's why he wears the shades.
I'd do that, too, if that happened to me. PTSD. Yeah, fuck, man.
I'd do that, too, if that happened to me. PTSD. Yeah, fuck, man.
Yeah, and it's not just a freak accident. Right. Because even just grappling, I try and keep my nails, like... Trim, just because I don't want to, I've done it before by accident on someone and I've caused, I think I had a collar tie and then they did something and then, and I got, not on me, on them. It's happened to me as well, but I felt bad when I did it on a person.
Yeah, and it's not just a freak accident. Right. Because even just grappling, I try and keep my nails, like... Trim, just because I don't want to, I've done it before by accident on someone and I've caused, I think I had a collar tie and then they did something and then, and I got, not on me, on them. It's happened to me as well, but I felt bad when I did it on a person.
I had their skin in my nails and I was like, yeah, my bad. So again, yeah, cut your nails. But still, that's not a bad idea. I would fuck with that.
I had their skin in my nails and I was like, yeah, my bad. So again, yeah, cut your nails. But still, that's not a bad idea. I would fuck with that.
Yeah, that's right. Fuck, yeah, I can imagine. You can change the culture.
Yeah, that's right. Fuck, yeah, I can imagine. You can change the culture.
Same thing like having glove size. I'm sure someone will make it now. Has someone made that before?
Same thing like having glove size. I'm sure someone will make it now. Has someone made that before?
That's a money-making scheme right now. If someone decides to make that and then put it out there as a prototype, be like, look, this actually works. Train with them, and then they go, I'm patenting that. Boom.
That's a money-making scheme right now. If someone decides to make that and then put it out there as a prototype, be like, look, this actually works. Train with them, and then they go, I'm patenting that. Boom.
No stand-ups. Fair enough.
No stand-ups. Fair enough.
One of my boys, Nate Law, he just fought in his, I think, third pro fight. The guy had a leg lock, and Nate posted this quote from Chill Sonnen after the fight about if a guy is holding onto your leg, just posture up and punch him in the face. And that's what Nate did and won the fight. So, yeah.
One of my boys, Nate Law, he just fought in his, I think, third pro fight. The guy had a leg lock, and Nate posted this quote from Chill Sonnen after the fight about if a guy is holding onto your leg, just posture up and punch him in the face. And that's what Nate did and won the fight. So, yeah.
I mean, the whole leg lock game, I know some stuff with X-Guard and whatnot, but I don't really fuck with it too much because I get scared because the commitment when I hold on to someone's leg and then you're just exposed. Unless I'm like a Craig Jones type who I just know. As a wizard.
I mean, the whole leg lock game, I know some stuff with X-Guard and whatnot, but I don't really fuck with it too much because I get scared because the commitment when I hold on to someone's leg and then you're just exposed. Unless I'm like a Craig Jones type who I just know. As a wizard.
But even the fact that he doesn't speak English, that's also his superpower, just shama. Right. What do you think about that fight this weekend? I can't wait. I just did the breakdown for it. We're about to drop it on YouTube now. I am picking, in this fight, Alex. Because I just think the momentum behind it.
But even the fact that he doesn't speak English, that's also his superpower, just shama. Right. What do you think about that fight this weekend? I can't wait. I just did the breakdown for it. We're about to drop it on YouTube now. I am picking, in this fight, Alex. Because I just think the momentum behind it.
This is fine. This is fine. This is fine. And it's gone.
This is fine. This is fine. This is fine. And it's gone.
If I'm rolling with people, if I don't trust that person, or if I just feel like, I'll just go, yeah, cool. Tap. Because ego's not worth it. I don't try and hold on to shit like that.
If I'm rolling with people, if I don't trust that person, or if I just feel like, I'll just go, yeah, cool. Tap. Because ego's not worth it. I don't try and hold on to shit like that.
Yeah. Of course. So that's for me. It's not even... If I go to a new gym, I pick and choose who I go with. And it's not like an ego thing because I don't want to get my ass whooped. It's just like, I don't know you well enough that... And sometimes you see people, they salivate. Like, oh, this is my chance. This is my... I got my shot now.
Yeah. Of course. So that's for me. It's not even... If I go to a new gym, I pick and choose who I go with. And it's not like an ego thing because I don't want to get my ass whooped. It's just like, I don't know you well enough that... And sometimes you see people, they salivate. Like, oh, this is my chance. This is my... I got my shot now.
But now sometimes in grappling with some people in the jiu-jitsu class...
But now sometimes in grappling with some people in the jiu-jitsu class...
oh shit yeah I just go nah I'm good thank you and I'll get someone that I actually trust cause yeah it's not it's just I know the feeling as well cause I'm sure someone will tap me or do something or I'll just let go and then it's like that I know when it's real and it's genuine like good job and I know the one when it's like they're like, yeah, I'm going to tell everyone about this.
oh shit yeah I just go nah I'm good thank you and I'll get someone that I actually trust cause yeah it's not it's just I know the feeling as well cause I'm sure someone will tap me or do something or I'll just let go and then it's like that I know when it's real and it's genuine like good job and I know the one when it's like they're like, yeah, I'm going to tell everyone about this.
Here we go. But again, that's the thing when I talk about ego, and I had to kill that before I started training grappling because it was just, I sucked. Like, nah, I get taps. One thing I definitely will get is a submission in the UFC before I'm done. I will choke someone out, like a guillotine or a red naked.
Here we go. But again, that's the thing when I talk about ego, and I had to kill that before I started training grappling because it was just, I sucked. Like, nah, I get taps. One thing I definitely will get is a submission in the UFC before I'm done. I will choke someone out, like a guillotine or a red naked.
I like guillotines, but it's learning how to find the sweet spot for me, the sweet spot when I get it. And when I get it, Even a bulldog choke, I get really good at those. Some, I can find the spot and I just, because I got the frame for it. The best person at our gym, Dan Hangman. That's his shit. He grabs your neck, you're going like, it's like, yep, find a way out. You can't? Cool, tap.
I like guillotines, but it's learning how to find the sweet spot for me, the sweet spot when I get it. And when I get it, Even a bulldog choke, I get really good at those. Some, I can find the spot and I just, because I got the frame for it. The best person at our gym, Dan Hangman. That's his shit. He grabs your neck, you're going like, it's like, yep, find a way out. You can't? Cool, tap.
Yeah, I like using guillotines though, especially on wrestlers because it just lets them know, okay, this is always a threat. This is always a threat. But again, it's something I've been working on. But eventually, before I retire, you'll definitely see me get a submission.
Yeah, I like using guillotines though, especially on wrestlers because it just lets them know, okay, this is always a threat. This is always a threat. But again, it's something I've been working on. But eventually, before I retire, you'll definitely see me get a submission.
Yeah, that was 2015, I believe. I even sent a DM to Dana saying, just give me one shot. Just get me to the cage. I'll do the rest. And look, I would have, but I'm glad I took my time. And it was good for me just to fight different people from Ukraine, China, Brazil, all different types of places. And then...
Yeah, that was 2015, I believe. I even sent a DM to Dana saying, just give me one shot. Just get me to the cage. I'll do the rest. And look, I would have, but I'm glad I took my time. And it was good for me just to fight different people from Ukraine, China, Brazil, all different types of places. And then...
I experienced different styles, and that way I felt confident enough when I got to the UFC. My first fight, shout out Rob Wilkinson, good guy, good friend of mine now. And yeah, he tried to take me down constantly, and I was able to withstand that because of the work we did. And Andre, Andre Paulette, my wrestling coach, a lot of drills, just drills, wall work constantly.
I experienced different styles, and that way I felt confident enough when I got to the UFC. My first fight, shout out Rob Wilkinson, good guy, good friend of mine now. And yeah, he tried to take me down constantly, and I was able to withstand that because of the work we did. And Andre, Andre Paulette, my wrestling coach, a lot of drills, just drills, wall work constantly.
What year did you start that? What year did you start grappling training?
What year did you start that? What year did you start grappling training?
I started in 2010, but I was meant to go into MMA straight away, but there was just so many kickboxing fights, and I kept on getting kickboxing fights that it was just too... Also, I like fighting kickboxing, so I was just like, I'll just take this fight, take this fight, but I was always grappling on the side, like low-key grappling on the side.
I started in 2010, but I was meant to go into MMA straight away, but there was just so many kickboxing fights, and I kept on getting kickboxing fights that it was just too... Also, I like fighting kickboxing, so I was just like, I'll just take this fight, take this fight, but I was always grappling on the side, like low-key grappling on the side.
And eventually, I think... I can't remember what year my first MMA fight was. Would have been 2014, maybe, or 13. And then I started taking it more seriously. Like, I'm a purple belt now, but I'm like... I'm a purple belt. I know I'm dangerous, but it's like, I'm not like... There's levels. There's levels to belts. There's some purple belts, blue belts who can kick my ass, you know? But, yeah.
And eventually, I think... I can't remember what year my first MMA fight was. Would have been 2014, maybe, or 13. And then I started taking it more seriously. Like, I'm a purple belt now, but I'm like... I'm a purple belt. I know I'm dangerous, but it's like, I'm not like... There's levels. There's levels to belts. There's some purple belts, blue belts who can kick my ass, you know? But, yeah.
I do enjoy it, though. I love grappling. I like... I feel like a ninja cat when I'm grappling and I'm on that flow state. I just feel like I just... It's fun to play with, but then, again... I've only ever shown cases or brief, like, again, who's one? Not just the Pereira fight in Madison Square Garden. Gastelum, I had a triangle on him. Tavares, I had a guillotine at the end of the round.
I do enjoy it, though. I love grappling. I like... I feel like a ninja cat when I'm grappling and I'm on that flow state. I just feel like I just... It's fun to play with, but then, again... I've only ever shown cases or brief, like, again, who's one? Not just the Pereira fight in Madison Square Garden. Gastelum, I had a triangle on him. Tavares, I had a guillotine at the end of the round.
Some other ones with the Kimura traps. But, yeah, just no one's really put me in that position to make me have to, like, really use my offensive grappling. But, again, when I get taken to the ground, I'm just like, fuck, I'm just going to stand up.
Some other ones with the Kimura traps. But, yeah, just no one's really put me in that position to make me have to, like, really use my offensive grappling. But, again, when I get taken to the ground, I'm just like, fuck, I'm just going to stand up.
That's a good question. Fuck. Okay. Money-wise, probably ego. because I just knew a fucking nerd in pajamas could kick my ass. I just, I can't have that. Honestly, it's just, I just know like some dude can beat me and he doesn't have to even throw a punch.
That's a good question. Fuck. Okay. Money-wise, probably ego. because I just knew a fucking nerd in pajamas could kick my ass. I just, I can't have that. Honestly, it's just, I just know like some dude can beat me and he doesn't have to even throw a punch.
In the back of my mind, it's still, that's why sometimes when all these, you know, boxers, you know, like back in the day when it was UFC versus boxing or whatever, I was like, well, this is real fighting. Like, you want to see what a baddest person on the planet is?
In the back of my mind, it's still, that's why sometimes when all these, you know, boxers, you know, like back in the day when it was UFC versus boxing or whatever, I was like, well, this is real fighting. Like, you want to see what a baddest person on the planet is?
fight right no one's telling you you can't use your weapons but you want to take away all my weapons right that's why i don't think i'll ever box again because i just think it's too limiting even kickboxing i feel like it'd be really hard for me too because it's too limiting I do like aspects of grappling that I can use in a fight. But yeah, nah. I like full-fledged fighting.
fight right no one's telling you you can't use your weapons but you want to take away all my weapons right that's why i don't think i'll ever box again because i just think it's too limiting even kickboxing i feel like it'd be really hard for me too because it's too limiting I do like aspects of grappling that I can use in a fight. But yeah, nah. I like full-fledged fighting.
I think it's a healthy ego. I just knew I have to really humble myself so I can learn how to fight these guys at their own game. So yeah, that's why.
I think it's a healthy ego. I just knew I have to really humble myself so I can learn how to fight these guys at their own game. So yeah, that's why.
Yeah. They just did the one in Denver for 1FC recently. Went well. And the fights are crazy.
Yeah. They just did the one in Denver for 1FC recently. Went well. And the fights are crazy.
A lot of knockdowns. A lot of action-packed stuff. But if it was just marketed the right way, with the UFC's marketing machine, easily, easily, it would be one of the biggest leagues.
A lot of knockdowns. A lot of action-packed stuff. But if it was just marketed the right way, with the UFC's marketing machine, easily, easily, it would be one of the biggest leagues.
You get that in slap fighting.
You get that in slap fighting.
You know, John Way passed out of that. I think he did.
You know, John Way passed out of that. I think he did.
I watched both fights with Brad Riddell, I think. No, the first one with Brad Riddell. The second one, sorry. That was the one I watched at cage fighting.
I watched both fights with Brad Riddell, I think. No, the first one with Brad Riddell. The second one, sorry. That was the one I watched at cage fighting.
great fight crazy fight even though john lost he just showed me who he is but yeah i think he did start cage muay thai yes that was his thing i think it was his thing he should have fucking trademarked that shit yeah well muay thai with little gloves is different too right because you know there's blocks you can't use you're just shielding like a dutch style i remember with the big gloves i always talked about it as well i always felt my striking was better framing me
great fight crazy fight even though john lost he just showed me who he is but yeah i think he did start cage muay thai yes that was his thing i think it was his thing he should have fucking trademarked that shit yeah well muay thai with little gloves is different too right because you know there's blocks you can't use you're just shielding like a dutch style i remember with the big gloves i always talked about it as well i always felt my striking was better framing me
I always felt it was better for MMA because I was like, nah, if you can just do this, that's, yeah, you just block whatever hit. It's just who's tough, who's tougher. But with the small gloves, you can get around the guard. The hand traps are different. So I always just felt like, yeah, my striking would excel better in MMA. I wasn't as, not I'm tough, but I wasn't as just like...
I always felt it was better for MMA because I was like, nah, if you can just do this, that's, yeah, you just block whatever hit. It's just who's tough, who's tougher. But with the small gloves, you can get around the guard. The hand traps are different. So I always just felt like, yeah, my striking would excel better in MMA. I wasn't as, not I'm tough, but I wasn't as just like...
Tough for no reason. Yeah. Thank you. Like, I like to use my brain.
Tough for no reason. Yeah. Thank you. Like, I like to use my brain.
So I was just tough for no reason. Like, boom, boom, boom, boom. Okay, hit you, hit me, hit me, hit you, hit you. Yeah. That's not my style. I always felt I was slicker, the way I moved, the way I set traps. And that's why I like MMA striking better.
So I was just tough for no reason. Like, boom, boom, boom, boom. Okay, hit you, hit me, hit me, hit you, hit you. Yeah. That's not my style. I always felt I was slicker, the way I moved, the way I set traps. And that's why I like MMA striking better.
My item right now is so big. He's just got momentum. Look, I was the most active champion in UFC history. I think next to Alex Volkanovski as well, he was right up there with me, or if not more than me. I think Alex now is on his way to being the most active champ in UFC history because he's already saved this year, I think, two or three cards alone.
My item right now is so big. He's just got momentum. Look, I was the most active champion in UFC history. I think next to Alex Volkanovski as well, he was right up there with me, or if not more than me. I think Alex now is on his way to being the most active champ in UFC history because he's already saved this year, I think, two or three cards alone.
Ernesto Hoost, yeah.
Ernesto Hoost, yeah.
I think it's his culture. Is that what it is? Yeah, I think it's the culture of the stock. I've seen some of the gym spas.
I think it's his culture. Is that what it is? Yeah, I think it's the culture of the stock. I've seen some of the gym spas.
yeah zero dollars like what do you get paid in glory what are the best fighters get paid in glory like what was like uh i wasn't getting paid that much what does rico verhoeven get paid to defend his heavyweight title i think he probably gets more than most he's still in glory right yeah okay yeah yeah i kind of fell off them after they robbed me off the fucking belt i was just like yeah whatever okay yeah oh the jason wellness fight yeah yeah i thought you won that fight too
yeah zero dollars like what do you get paid in glory what are the best fighters get paid in glory like what was like uh i wasn't getting paid that much what does rico verhoeven get paid to defend his heavyweight title i think he probably gets more than most he's still in glory right yeah okay yeah yeah i kind of fell off them after they robbed me off the fucking belt i was just like yeah whatever okay yeah oh the jason wellness fight yeah yeah i thought you won that fight too
Probably not now anymore, but then they stopped giving me fights. And I was like, look, I have seven more fights on my contract. Can I at least just get three? I just need three because money was running out, you know, the money I had saved up. And then, yeah, I was down to my last one day, like $500. And Eugene was holding pads for me. You could see something was up.
Probably not now anymore, but then they stopped giving me fights. And I was like, look, I have seven more fights on my contract. Can I at least just get three? I just need three because money was running out, you know, the money I had saved up. And then, yeah, I was down to my last one day, like $500. And Eugene was holding pads for me. You could see something was up.
Yeah, I know. It's one of those things. Look, I'm glad things happen the way they have in my career because it always gives me an opportunity to come back or rise again and showcase my spirit, my fighting spirit, not just in the cage, but as a human being. So all the things that have happened to me in my career when it comes to losses or setbacks, I just go, cool. let's see what I can do next.
Yeah, I know. It's one of those things. Look, I'm glad things happen the way they have in my career because it always gives me an opportunity to come back or rise again and showcase my spirit, my fighting spirit, not just in the cage, but as a human being. So all the things that have happened to me in my career when it comes to losses or setbacks, I just go, cool. let's see what I can do next.
Yeah, like even, look, the DDP fight, Strickland fight, what's another one? Well, Pereira got that back. Yanwan, I feel like that was a side quest. I'm just kind of like, man, that's cool. And I never hold on to them. I never hold on like, I need to get this. It's like, nah, this is fine. Like the Alex one, I was cool if that never happened.
Yeah, like even, look, the DDP fight, Strickland fight, what's another one? Well, Pereira got that back. Yanwan, I feel like that was a side quest. I'm just kind of like, man, that's cool. And I never hold on to them. I never hold on like, I need to get this. It's like, nah, this is fine. Like the Alex one, I was cool if that never happened.
But then he decided to chase me, and I was like, cool, let's do it.
But then he decided to chase me, and I was like, cool, let's do it.
I think he's already in his 40s, early 40s.
I think he's already in his 40s, early 40s.
He was. I'm trying to think.
He was. I'm trying to think.
Yeah, maybe because he doesn't make as much noise because I don't really see him on there as much anymore.
Yeah, maybe because he doesn't make as much noise because I don't really see him on there as much anymore.
Okay, he's hurt right now.
Okay, he's hurt right now.
Yeah, nah. Go see fucking what's-his-name Briggs. But yeah, I'm glad I got some today, though. Thank you for that. I actually feel better.
Yeah, nah. Go see fucking what's-his-name Briggs. But yeah, I'm glad I got some today, though. Thank you for that. I actually feel better.
Not from the stem cells. I like them from the drip I got earlier. But yeah, the stem cells. The ones I had in my... Uh, my ankle. Yeah, they worked.
Not from the stem cells. I like them from the drip I got earlier. But yeah, the stem cells. The ones I had in my... Uh, my ankle. Yeah, they worked.
He's like stepped in and be like, yeah, I'm Sharma. Just does a jumpsuit.
He's like stepped in and be like, yeah, I'm Sharma. Just does a jumpsuit.
Even Briggs was just talking about what he said on here, just going at them, and that went viral, which is good. I just told him, bro, put out a tweet and say, I will never, ever kill myself, ever. Yeah. I think that's a smart thing to do.
Even Briggs was just talking about what he said on here, just going at them, and that went viral, which is good. I just told him, bro, put out a tweet and say, I will never, ever kill myself, ever. Yeah. I think that's a smart thing to do.
When you start fucking with those guys, pharmaceutical companies, they'll find anything. Yeah, you get the plane crash. Whoopsie. Oh, how did that happen?
When you start fucking with those guys, pharmaceutical companies, they'll find anything. Yeah, you get the plane crash. Whoopsie. Oh, how did that happen?
Fuck. There was one. What was the one for me? I put that tweet out one time because I kind of got a little paranoid. So I did this interview with Oscar Willis, right? And I started talking about the whole, this is when Epstein just got arrested. And I was saying like, well, Epstein just got arrested, right?
Fuck. There was one. What was the one for me? I put that tweet out one time because I kind of got a little paranoid. So I did this interview with Oscar Willis, right? And I started talking about the whole, this is when Epstein just got arrested. And I was saying like, well, Epstein just got arrested, right?
And then Oscar goes, yeah, it's funny how the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case is getting more attention than that. And I'm like, crazy, isn't it? So this Epstein guy just sold kids or whatever, trafficked them to these rich oligarchs and whatnot. And I was like, what happened to them? What happens to those people? Where's the list? And then I didn't think anything of it. But then it went viral.
And then Oscar goes, yeah, it's funny how the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case is getting more attention than that. And I'm like, crazy, isn't it? So this Epstein guy just sold kids or whatever, trafficked them to these rich oligarchs and whatnot. And I was like, what happened to them? What happens to those people? Where's the list? And then I didn't think anything of it. But then it went viral.
And then every year since, it goes viral at least twice or three times. I'll see it just circulate again. And I'm just like, oh, fuck. So then I went on Twitter. And I'll say it again. Look, I will never, ever kill myself. I've never even come close. I mean, we all think about it sometimes.
And then every year since, it goes viral at least twice or three times. I'll see it just circulate again. And I'm just like, oh, fuck. So then I went on Twitter. And I'll say it again. Look, I will never, ever kill myself. I've never even come close. I mean, we all think about it sometimes.
Like when I was working this job, you just have like a passing fleeting thought like, oh, if I just jump over this bridge and hurt my leg, I don't have to work for the next six months because I hated my last job. But I would never, ever, ever, ever kill myself. I'm not that... I'm not built that way.
Like when I was working this job, you just have like a passing fleeting thought like, oh, if I just jump over this bridge and hurt my leg, I don't have to work for the next six months because I hated my last job. But I would never, ever, ever, ever kill myself. I'm not that... I'm not built that way.
And I've been there before when, I think 2013, I realized, is this how people feel before they kill themselves? Like how sad they were? And I was like, man, that's sad. That just made me feel sad for those who actually go through with it. But yeah, anyway, I would never kill myself just in case.
And I've been there before when, I think 2013, I realized, is this how people feel before they kill themselves? Like how sad they were? And I was like, man, that's sad. That just made me feel sad for those who actually go through with it. But yeah, anyway, I would never kill myself just in case.
And the fact is that— No one's been tried.
And the fact is that— No one's been tried.
Yeah. But I'm saying now this year, it's kind of crazy how this year started off with, what's his name, Cat Williams on Shannon Sharp. He starts talking, spilling the tea, sipping the cognac, and then now this whole P. Diddy thing.
Yeah. But I'm saying now this year, it's kind of crazy how this year started off with, what's his name, Cat Williams on Shannon Sharp. He starts talking, spilling the tea, sipping the cognac, and then now this whole P. Diddy thing.
Oh, man, bro.
Oh, man, bro.
Momentum.
Momentum.
God protects me. I'm so glad God protects me because Look, if I got invited to the white party, I'd have gone. Especially if you didn't know. Of course. No one know. No one knew.
God protects me. I'm so glad God protects me because Look, if I got invited to the white party, I'd have gone. Especially if you didn't know. Of course. No one know. No one knew.
And I just want to be there having fun partying. But then they start to, apparently, they said they were using, I'm going to guess it's like ketamine because they said horse tranquilizer. And they're putting in people's drinks and the champagne and then getting them all loose.
And I just want to be there having fun partying. But then they start to, apparently, they said they were using, I'm going to guess it's like ketamine because they said horse tranquilizer. And they're putting in people's drinks and the champagne and then getting them all loose.
I'll tell you a secret. It's just us two, right? Yeah. After I knocked out Pereira in Miami, we went to Tootie's the next night, and they were like, yo, P. Diddy wasn't here watching your fight last night. I was like, wait, word? Crazy. And I went and I checked my DMs, and I saw, oh, shit, he hit me up. And he was talking about two months later, I want to do an interview or whatever.
I'll tell you a secret. It's just us two, right? Yeah. After I knocked out Pereira in Miami, we went to Tootie's the next night, and they were like, yo, P. Diddy wasn't here watching your fight last night. I was like, wait, word? Crazy. And I went and I checked my DMs, and I saw, oh, shit, he hit me up. And he was talking about two months later, I want to do an interview or whatever.
And I said, here's my manager's number. Bop. Cool. Nothing ever came off it. But again, that's why I say God be protecting me.
And I said, here's my manager's number. Bop. Cool. Nothing ever came off it. But again, that's why I say God be protecting me.
Because who knows? You never know. Oh, yeah, we're having this party later on. Yeah, that's cool. Cool, cool. And then they start to like, you know, you find some chick, you pull on you, and then boom. Oh, how was that 15-year-old? Like, wait, what? Right.
Because who knows? You never know. Oh, yeah, we're having this party later on. Yeah, that's cool. Cool, cool. And then they start to like, you know, you find some chick, you pull on you, and then boom. Oh, how was that 15-year-old? Like, wait, what? Right.
a thousand also by the way that shit lube coconut oil is better fucking water based lubricant but baby oil is acidic as fuck johnson and johnson's like that's demonic bro like why would you use baby oil even if you're fucking dudes nah
a thousand also by the way that shit lube coconut oil is better fucking water based lubricant but baby oil is acidic as fuck johnson and johnson's like that's demonic bro like why would you use baby oil even if you're fucking dudes nah
One, two, three bottles of baby oil.
One, two, three bottles of baby oil.
But again, that's what you have to do. Look, when you get in the UFC, this is what I did as well. He did it the right way. Fight as much as possible. Fight as much as possible so you can be in people's faces so they can see. That guy just fought. That guy just fought. Oh, I just saw him fight last month.
But again, that's what you have to do. Look, when you get in the UFC, this is what I did as well. He did it the right way. Fight as much as possible. Fight as much as possible so you can be in people's faces so they can see. That guy just fought. That guy just fought. Oh, I just saw him fight last month.
Nah, man. Oh, the fact they said it was fucking, what do you call it, Costco, and Costco goes, nah, we don't sell that shit.
Nah, man. Oh, the fact they said it was fucking, what do you call it, Costco, and Costco goes, nah, we don't sell that shit.
That's a serious crime. But again, see, he's in cahoots with Epstein.
That's a serious crime. But again, see, he's in cahoots with Epstein.
Or was it just a similar type of an operation? They were friends. Really? Yeah, because Epstein had a fucking... On Miami as well. That really private, rich estate in Miami. So they were all in cahoots as well. But again, I think he's going to sing.
Or was it just a similar type of an operation? They were friends. Really? Yeah, because Epstein had a fucking... On Miami as well. That really private, rich estate in Miami. So they were all in cahoots as well. But again, I think he's going to sing.
What's his name? Alex Jones.
What's his name? Alex Jones.
Almost everything. Yeah, most.
Almost everything. Yeah, most.
How would you... Even Kanye. Imagine you trying to tell people something. Right. And then no one believes you and they call you crazy. I'd go crazy just trying to explain to people. Even... I can imagine the frustration, the frustration of trying to explain to someone and you're like, no, this is really happening. And they're like, yeah, whatever, you're this and that.
How would you... Even Kanye. Imagine you trying to tell people something. Right. And then no one believes you and they call you crazy. I'd go crazy just trying to explain to people. Even... I can imagine the frustration, the frustration of trying to explain to someone and you're like, no, this is really happening. And they're like, yeah, whatever, you're this and that.
And I went down the rabbit hole in 2020. I'll tell you, I did. I had to. And for me, it was just like I could see the fuckery. Look, this is... The mark of the immigrant, it's right here. If you look at any immigrant, it's just like that little dot. It's a keloid. It's from a vaccine we all had as kids all over Africa. I can't remember what it was for. So I'm not opposed to vaccines.
And I went down the rabbit hole in 2020. I'll tell you, I did. I had to. And for me, it was just like I could see the fuckery. Look, this is... The mark of the immigrant, it's right here. If you look at any immigrant, it's just like that little dot. It's a keloid. It's from a vaccine we all had as kids all over Africa. I can't remember what it was for. So I'm not opposed to vaccines.
But when someone's trying to force you or coerce you or whatever into... taking something that, you know, something just doesn't feel right about it. You know what I mean? But again, I grew up in Nigeria. I know how corruption works. So, I mean, I'm a law-abiding citizen. You know what I'm saying? I did my part. Whatever. But still, I just knew something was afoot. So I, yeah, I did my part.
But when someone's trying to force you or coerce you or whatever into... taking something that, you know, something just doesn't feel right about it. You know what I mean? But again, I grew up in Nigeria. I know how corruption works. So, I mean, I'm a law-abiding citizen. You know what I'm saying? I did my part. Whatever. But still, I just knew something was afoot. So I, yeah, I did my part.
I played the game because it's all a game. I got offered different ways to play the game. But I was like, I'll find my own way. And I did. So, yeah, stay pure, which is good.
I played the game because it's all a game. I got offered different ways to play the game. But I was like, I'll find my own way. And I did. So, yeah, stay pure, which is good.
And you fight as much as you can, and you get that momentum behind you, and then you become champion. You're that guy. And then again, you're just that momentum constantly. You're in people's faces. You're getting posted here, here, and that's how you build a stock up. So I've done that, and he's doing it the right way as well. And I think if he keeps going...
And you fight as much as you can, and you get that momentum behind you, and then you become champion. You're that guy. And then again, you're just that momentum constantly. You're in people's faces. You're getting posted here, here, and that's how you build a stock up. So I've done that, and he's doing it the right way as well. And I think if he keeps going...
And then now, with all the information that's coming out, all the deaths. I saw that show, Die Suddenly or whatever.
And then now, with all the information that's coming out, all the deaths. I saw that show, Die Suddenly or whatever.
And you see the blood clots from the same time that the vaccine got pushed. Excuse me. And then everyone just goes, oh, well, carry on with my death. It's like, again, I'm frustrated in a sense, but I don't say it because I'm like, we fucking told you. Yes. But then... I don't need an apology. No one needs an apology. But it's kind of like everyone just, oh, well, I guess that's that.
And you see the blood clots from the same time that the vaccine got pushed. Excuse me. And then everyone just goes, oh, well, carry on with my death. It's like, again, I'm frustrated in a sense, but I don't say it because I'm like, we fucking told you. Yes. But then... I don't need an apology. No one needs an apology. But it's kind of like everyone just, oh, well, I guess that's that.
And then carry on with their fucking life.
And then carry on with their fucking life.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I moved through life, and I feel like, look, we are all born as players in this game, but everyone gets kind of programmed through schooling or whatever, education system, society, and then they just become bots. And I can see it as well. Because when I was bringing it up, and I would say something—
I moved through life, and I feel like, look, we are all born as players in this game, but everyone gets kind of programmed through schooling or whatever, education system, society, and then they just become bots. And I can see it as well. Because when I was bringing it up, and I would say something—
When people I really love and trust sometimes and they did instantly, they call it agent Smith syndrome. And they decide, no, actually this and that, right, right, right. But you know why that is?
When people I really love and trust sometimes and they did instantly, they call it agent Smith syndrome. And they decide, no, actually this and that, right, right, right. But you know why that is?
I hope he retires never getting defeated by anyone ever again. Just you.
I hope he retires never getting defeated by anyone ever again. Just you.
Must be just, you know, the food people are eating. People just ignore it. It's just money. Even some people that did get it, they tell me they regret getting it.
Must be just, you know, the food people are eating. People just ignore it. It's just money. Even some people that did get it, they tell me they regret getting it.
So many times they say, I regret getting it. But I had to because if not, my job was going to fire me. Then I had to. And the fucking gaslighting thing, our former fucking prime minister, she did. I don't believe we coerced anyone into getting it. I don't.
So many times they say, I regret getting it. But I had to because if not, my job was going to fire me. Then I had to. And the fucking gaslighting thing, our former fucking prime minister, she did. I don't believe we coerced anyone into getting it. I don't.
And you just, I'm like, bitch, you literally said if you can't, if you don't get this, you can't go grocery shopping. Can't go to restaurants. You can't do that. Can't work. So your livelihood gone. But then we didn't, I don't think we forced anyone. We didn't force your hand. Like when people do, that's the ultimate form of gaslighting. You're just like. In our face.
And you just, I'm like, bitch, you literally said if you can't, if you don't get this, you can't go grocery shopping. Can't go to restaurants. You can't do that. Can't work. So your livelihood gone. But then we didn't, I don't think we forced anyone. We didn't force your hand. Like when people do, that's the ultimate form of gaslighting. You're just like. In our face.
Or the horse tranquilizer thing.
Or the horse tranquilizer thing.
They still try to superimpose that sepia kind of filter over you. The one that got me, because we still travel during 2020, I did four of those MIQ quarantines. The one where you go back to your own country and then you have to quarantine in a hotel for two weeks before you get let back into society. My coach usually did nine, a lot of those. He even told me Israel, that last one.
They still try to superimpose that sepia kind of filter over you. The one that got me, because we still travel during 2020, I did four of those MIQ quarantines. The one where you go back to your own country and then you have to quarantine in a hotel for two weeks before you get let back into society. My coach usually did nine, a lot of those. He even told me Israel, that last one.
Look, it's the story behind it. No matter what, it's just the history. Because David even mentioned to me, my brother said, you know you're the only one that can actually stand with that guy. No one's lasted more than two rounds or even a round with him. And I thought about it during the breakdown, like, yeah, you're right. And it's because I knew him. I have fought that guy so many times.
Look, it's the story behind it. No matter what, it's just the history. Because David even mentioned to me, my brother said, you know you're the only one that can actually stand with that guy. No one's lasted more than two rounds or even a round with him. And I thought about it during the breakdown, like, yeah, you're right. And it's because I knew him. I have fought that guy so many times.
Luckily, the last one, he was able to do it in his house, but then his family had to go live somewhere else for two weeks. He was just grateful he had it in his house. My last one... I remember I went outside for our fucking daily outside for, what, 40 minutes or whatever. Sometimes we'd get shipped onto the playpen on a bus, like prisoners or whatever.
Luckily, the last one, he was able to do it in his house, but then his family had to go live somewhere else for two weeks. He was just grateful he had it in his house. My last one... I remember I went outside for our fucking daily outside for, what, 40 minutes or whatever. Sometimes we'd get shipped onto the playpen on a bus, like prisoners or whatever.
And then I remember everyone was doing these circles, just walking in a circle. And I almost did a full circle one time, and I was like, what the fuck am I doing? And then I went back into my room and I stayed in my room for the remaining 11 days because I just felt like this was too much. And then also the one that got me was third one. This lady had a kid and she may be paraplegic or whatever.
And then I remember everyone was doing these circles, just walking in a circle. And I almost did a full circle one time, and I was like, what the fuck am I doing? And then I went back into my room and I stayed in my room for the remaining 11 days because I just felt like this was too much. And then also the one that got me was third one. This lady had a kid and she may be paraplegic or whatever.
She had a neurological disease. And then the kid had a seizure. while the mom was having a smoke somewhere. The kid had a seizure. And one of the guys went and helped the mom with the kid. And the officer that helped the mom with the kid, they put him in quarantine for three days because he didn't have the correct PPE gear on. So that let me know...
She had a neurological disease. And then the kid had a seizure. while the mom was having a smoke somewhere. The kid had a seizure. And one of the guys went and helped the mom with the kid. And the officer that helped the mom with the kid, they put him in quarantine for three days because he didn't have the correct PPE gear on. So that let me know...
This isn't about Looking after people it's about punishing this guy for disobeying the law because he didn't have it So we're all someone's having a seizure hold up miss Let me go put on this fucking overall and take my gloves on race while this kid's dying exactly And they put him they punished him for that so that let me know like okay. This is fuckery. This is a foot I
This isn't about Looking after people it's about punishing this guy for disobeying the law because he didn't have it So we're all someone's having a seizure hold up miss Let me go put on this fucking overall and take my gloves on race while this kid's dying exactly And they put him they punished him for that so that let me know like okay. This is fuckery. This is a foot I
He couldn't see his daughter for like two weeks. Eugene had the same thing. He had a newborn at the time. So I have a picture of him with his wife and his son on the other side as well. And then you're just separating families, all that kind of stuff. Look. I like my alone time. I love I might seem like a social butterfly and I am. I can do both. But I love my alone time and I like being inside.
He couldn't see his daughter for like two weeks. Eugene had the same thing. He had a newborn at the time. So I have a picture of him with his wife and his son on the other side as well. And then you're just separating families, all that kind of stuff. Look. I like my alone time. I love I might seem like a social butterfly and I am. I can do both. But I love my alone time and I like being inside.
But when you have too much alone time, that's bad. I didn't like that because then you start to go in your head with all these other things. I mean, I didn't go crazy, but I was dancing on the edge.
But when you have too much alone time, that's bad. I didn't like that because then you start to go in your head with all these other things. I mean, I didn't go crazy, but I was dancing on the edge.
But just for like a month, I think, OK, look, every year, at least for two weeks or even some places, maybe a month. Just shut everything down. Everyone go. It was good. But you get to spend time with your family or the people you live with and realize, do I fuck with these people?
But just for like a month, I think, OK, look, every year, at least for two weeks or even some places, maybe a month. Just shut everything down. Everyone go. It was good. But you get to spend time with your family or the people you live with and realize, do I fuck with these people?
or do i not and they also built like build relationships and relationships things like that the whole world got better the fucking ocean got cleaner so i think it's good lockdown was good for that when it was okay but not for extended periods like six months or whatever that was terrible for the economy even a lockdown for a month is terrible for the economy it takes a long time to recover oh sure when everything seizes and you're not getting any packages and like right now there's a
or do i not and they also built like build relationships and relationships things like that the whole world got better the fucking ocean got cleaner so i think it's good lockdown was good for that when it was okay but not for extended periods like six months or whatever that was terrible for the economy even a lockdown for a month is terrible for the economy it takes a long time to recover oh sure when everything seizes and you're not getting any packages and like right now there's a
And regardless of what happened, I lost three times and I finally won one. It was just the fact that I knew I could beat him. Every time I fought him, I was just like, I was beating him.
And regardless of what happened, I lost three times and I finally won one. It was just the fact that I knew I could beat him. Every time I fought him, I was just like, I was beating him.
Sure.
Sure.
Damn. It's a real one.
Damn. It's a real one.
Yeah. We'll see. When did that start? Like a week ago, two weeks ago?
Yeah. We'll see. When did that start? Like a week ago, two weeks ago?
Oh, really?
Oh, really?
Shit.
Shit.
Interesting. I always like it when, look, I love America, but I like watching it from New Zealand. Like, when I come here, I love the food, like, the fucking, you know, Shake Shack, just delicious. Like, last night, it took so long for this burger or something, Austin, to get to our hotel. But then when it got there, we just smashed, like, all these smash burgers. I ate three of them. So good.
Interesting. I always like it when, look, I love America, but I like watching it from New Zealand. Like, when I come here, I love the food, like, the fucking, you know, Shake Shack, just delicious. Like, last night, it took so long for this burger or something, Austin, to get to our hotel. But then when it got there, we just smashed, like, all these smash burgers. I ate three of them. So good.
And I go back home, and I eat clean, and I get my body right again. But... Here, I love it. Even when Trump won, I was stuck here in San Diego for about eight weeks. That's when I went to Atos Jiu-Jitsu and I got really, really good at Jiu-Jitsu for a while. Me and my teammates, we just thought like when Trump wins, we need to have food for four days because it's going to be fucking crazy.
And I go back home, and I eat clean, and I get my body right again. But... Here, I love it. Even when Trump won, I was stuck here in San Diego for about eight weeks. That's when I went to Atos Jiu-Jitsu and I got really, really good at Jiu-Jitsu for a while. Me and my teammates, we just thought like when Trump wins, we need to have food for four days because it's going to be fucking crazy.
I felt so too. But then that's, you know, the Chinese judges. That's the kickboxing fight. They gave it to him. And then the second fight in Brazil under the same company, then he gets me. But again, I was besting him. Had him on skates. He was fucking... And then he... Bro, his spirit. You know what Jerry said about the whole juju thing? Like, that's real. That's real.
I felt so too. But then that's, you know, the Chinese judges. That's the kickboxing fight. They gave it to him. And then the second fight in Brazil under the same company, then he gets me. But again, I was besting him. Had him on skates. He was fucking... And then he... Bro, his spirit. You know what Jerry said about the whole juju thing? Like, that's real. That's real.
Because from where we are in New Zealand, The camera only shows you this. So Trump wins. We're looking outside like, okay, it's safe, cool. Nothing's really happening. We see Trump flags on someone's lawn, Biden, whatever, on someone's lawn still. It's fine. But then someone explained to me that even the Capitol riots when – And DC, they face the cameras this way.
Because from where we are in New Zealand, The camera only shows you this. So Trump wins. We're looking outside like, okay, it's safe, cool. Nothing's really happening. We see Trump flags on someone's lawn, Biden, whatever, on someone's lawn still. It's fine. But then someone explained to me that even the Capitol riots when – And DC, they face the cameras this way.
If you just turn the cameras this way, you'll see the rest of the street just normal. So from New Zealand, when we see what's happening here, it's just the biggest, craziest sitcom. And again, like I said, I love America, but I like watching it from New Zealand. But I do enjoy being here. But again, watching it from New Zealand, we have our own chaos to deal with, but this one is just juicy.
If you just turn the cameras this way, you'll see the rest of the street just normal. So from New Zealand, when we see what's happening here, it's just the biggest, craziest sitcom. And again, like I said, I love America, but I like watching it from New Zealand. But I do enjoy being here. But again, watching it from New Zealand, we have our own chaos to deal with, but this one is just juicy.
What?
What?
There was a shootout.
There was a shootout.
Was this before or after? After. After. Okay, I see.
Was this before or after? After. After. Okay, I see.
I missed that completely. I didn't even know about it.
I missed that completely. I didn't even know about it.
But again, how do you gloss over that? The one when he got shot and he just turned his ear.
But again, how do you gloss over that? The one when he got shot and he just turned his ear.
There's so many things fucked up with that. You know why? I mean, I'm sure you've already talked about this with other people, but it's just the fact that they apparently saw him on the roof for, what, nine minutes or something beforehand and just watched him. So many things.
There's so many things fucked up with that. You know why? I mean, I'm sure you've already talked about this with other people, but it's just the fact that they apparently saw him on the roof for, what, nine minutes or something beforehand and just watched him. So many things.
Now it's about the debate. It's about the debate.
Now it's about the debate. It's about the debate.
Okay.
Okay.
So the last time I fought him in Miami, look, he beats me. That's why I hate when people say, oh, is he scared? He's scared. It's like, bro, I ain't scared of shit. The guy beat me in the biggest... arena on the planet, Madison Square Garden, same way as the last time he beat me in Brazil, in his hometown.
So the last time I fought him in Miami, look, he beats me. That's why I hate when people say, oh, is he scared? He's scared. It's like, bro, I ain't scared of shit. The guy beat me in the biggest... arena on the planet, Madison Square Garden, same way as the last time he beat me in Brazil, in his hometown.
See, this is what I like. I just get the popcorn. I just go, yeah.
See, this is what I like. I just get the popcorn. I just go, yeah.
That's the whole magic bullet theory. Again, I've gone down that rabbit hole to a point where I saw that it might have been the driver.
That's the whole magic bullet theory. Again, I've gone down that rabbit hole to a point where I saw that it might have been the driver.
Okay.
Okay.
Fuck, I saw this video. See, you can't trust shit these days. No. Bro, I swear next year. I think next year it'll be when it's like you have to really know what you're watching. I'll have to question everything. Because now it's fingers, text. I can kind of, oh, that's a bullshit. And also there's a little texture. There's a texture with the AI videos. And I'm like, that's AI.
Fuck, I saw this video. See, you can't trust shit these days. No. Bro, I swear next year. I think next year it'll be when it's like you have to really know what you're watching. I'll have to question everything. Because now it's fingers, text. I can kind of, oh, that's a bullshit. And also there's a little texture. There's a texture with the AI videos. And I'm like, that's AI.
I'll take a piss as well. Talking about my documentary. It's great. So what were we talking about before? Oh, we just went on a tangent about fucking chemtrails and shit. No, but I was just telling Jamie about my documentary. I said, like, he should watch it as well. I said, even if it wasn't about me, I'd still recommend it because it was a well-made, not-so-sporty, sporty film.
I'll take a piss as well. Talking about my documentary. It's great. So what were we talking about before? Oh, we just went on a tangent about fucking chemtrails and shit. No, but I was just telling Jamie about my documentary. I said, like, he should watch it as well. I said, even if it wasn't about me, I'd still recommend it because it was a well-made, not-so-sporty, sporty film.
Like, one of the best pictures I got sent was this lady knitting on a plane and then watching it. And I thought that was like an old lady, not her demographic, watching MMA. She's watching me through the documentary knitting because it was something that... It was different. Yeah.
Like, one of the best pictures I got sent was this lady knitting on a plane and then watching it. And I thought that was like an old lady, not her demographic, watching MMA. She's watching me through the documentary knitting because it was something that... It was different. Yeah.
They came on board in 2018. We started talking. And then they came on board with their cameras. But Jeff St. Leo, who is my videographer, works for Zuck now, literally does everything but yeah he had a lot of behind the scenes footage and we just put it all together talking about my kind of rise in this game but also dealing with the i guess the pressures of all this you know
They came on board in 2018. We started talking. And then they came on board with their cameras. But Jeff St. Leo, who is my videographer, works for Zuck now, literally does everything but yeah he had a lot of behind the scenes footage and we just put it all together talking about my kind of rise in this game but also dealing with the i guess the pressures of all this you know
I was beating his ass, had him hurt in the end of the first round, all that shit, took him down, and then he gets me in the last round. It's his spirit, his whatever, like, ancestors or his people that are praying for him, because I got prayer warriors as well.
I was beating his ass, had him hurt in the end of the first round, all that shit, took him down, and then he gets me in the last round. It's his spirit, his whatever, like, ancestors or his people that are praying for him, because I got prayer warriors as well.
There's no book on how to be famous. I had to learn this on my own. I had to learn this myself.
There's no book on how to be famous. I had to learn this on my own. I had to learn this myself.
For me, I think people. I just didn't expect that. I knew I wanted to be... When you grow up, you think, I want to be rich and famous. The MTV Cribs era, the Pimp My Ride era. I thought, yo, when I'm rich, I'm going to have seven cars, one for every day of the week. I'm going to have this many houses. I have real estate now differently, but also I only need two cars.
For me, I think people. I just didn't expect that. I knew I wanted to be... When you grow up, you think, I want to be rich and famous. The MTV Cribs era, the Pimp My Ride era. I thought, yo, when I'm rich, I'm going to have seven cars, one for every day of the week. I'm going to have this many houses. I have real estate now differently, but also I only need two cars.
There's all these other stuff that comes through. Also, I'm not a car person like you. I just like Hot Wheels. But I can buy one of them.
There's all these other stuff that comes through. Also, I'm not a car person like you. I just like Hot Wheels. But I can buy one of them.
Yeah, that's what I'm saying. My best reaction when I wrapped it was I love seeing little boys be like, when they see it, yeah. But now I've put it back to black and I'm gonna do something different to it later on with some airbrushing. Not me, my guy Matty Bro. But yeah, it was just people.
Yeah, that's what I'm saying. My best reaction when I wrapped it was I love seeing little boys be like, when they see it, yeah. But now I've put it back to black and I'm gonna do something different to it later on with some airbrushing. Not me, my guy Matty Bro. But yeah, it was just people.
There's even a bit in this documentary where they were just filming one day and then these kids are like, they just drove by my house like, And they beeped the horn. It kind of gave me a fright. And they came to my door. And then the camera was filming. So it's in the documentary. And I explained to them, oh, that's cool. Let's take a photo.
There's even a bit in this documentary where they were just filming one day and then these kids are like, they just drove by my house like, And they beeped the horn. It kind of gave me a fright. And they came to my door. And then the camera was filming. So it's in the documentary. And I explained to them, oh, that's cool. Let's take a photo.
But then it got to a point where it'd be like 9 p.m., 10 p.m. And then.
But then it got to a point where it'd be like 9 p.m., 10 p.m. And then.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Oh, a Starbender home. Because my house, my front door was accessible to the street. That was my first house I ever bought. Now, David lives there. That's his home. And I live in this fucking complex that has a gate and a code. So if you have to get to my front door, you have to be there. And, yeah, just dealing with people was the main thing for me.
Oh, a Starbender home. Because my house, my front door was accessible to the street. That was my first house I ever bought. Now, David lives there. That's his home. And I live in this fucking complex that has a gate and a code. So if you have to get to my front door, you have to be there. And, yeah, just dealing with people was the main thing for me.
Because I didn't expect the attention I was getting. I was expecting it. But I guess the variable of the unknown. So... Yeah, I just had to learn how to protect my energy and protect my, some boundaries.
Because I didn't expect the attention I was getting. I was expecting it. But I guess the variable of the unknown. So... Yeah, I just had to learn how to protect my energy and protect my, some boundaries.
Like today after lunch, excuse me, I'd say yes to photos, but if I feel like, say I'm at the airport, if I say yes to, you've had this before, we say yes to one and people are like, oh, he's taking photos and it becomes like a zombie apocalypse. And I'm like, yo, I got to go somewhere. So if I tell someone like, yo, I can't right now. If I say yes to you, I got to say, oh, please just one.
Like today after lunch, excuse me, I'd say yes to photos, but if I feel like, say I'm at the airport, if I say yes to, you've had this before, we say yes to one and people are like, oh, he's taking photos and it becomes like a zombie apocalypse. And I'm like, yo, I got to go somewhere. So if I tell someone like, yo, I can't right now. If I say yes to you, I got to say, oh, please just one.
My mom and dad be fasting, and they have people, like, in the spirit praying for me, but, like, the way he carries himself, something about him just... He knows how to recover well. So I just knew I could get him. I could get him. And then after that, he knocks me out in the biggest arena in the world. And I'm just like, let's do that shit again, Dana. Because I just knew.
My mom and dad be fasting, and they have people, like, in the spirit praying for me, but, like, the way he carries himself, something about him just... He knows how to recover well. So I just knew I could get him. I could get him. And then after that, he knocks me out in the biggest arena in the world. And I'm just like, let's do that shit again, Dana. Because I just knew.
And I'm like, it's not just one.
And I'm like, it's not just one.
And then I'm the asshole. And I love my fans. I love people who actually support me. And I try and make time for them. But then also I have to make time for me. Because I've been there before where it's pretty much I'm just there. And then on my turn, my turn. I'm like, bro, I'm not even having fun. I don't even have kids yet. But when I have kids... that's when I'm going to be like, nah.
And then I'm the asshole. And I love my fans. I love people who actually support me. And I try and make time for them. But then also I have to make time for me. Because I've been there before where it's pretty much I'm just there. And then on my turn, my turn. I'm like, bro, I'm not even having fun. I don't even have kids yet. But when I have kids... that's when I'm going to be like, nah.
Thank you. For me, if I go on a date or whatever and someone sees me and tries to take a photo, I just go, I'm on her time right now. You have to ask her. Or if I'm with my family, I just say no.
Thank you. For me, if I go on a date or whatever and someone sees me and tries to take a photo, I just go, I'm on her time right now. You have to ask her. Or if I'm with my family, I just say no.
I think it's social awareness, this day and age, and everyone. And you know what? It's funny. I can feel it coming once they see me because they look like they're about to pull out a gun.
I think it's social awareness, this day and age, and everyone. And you know what? It's funny. I can feel it coming once they see me because they look like they're about to pull out a gun.
That's what it feels like. Every time they do it, I'm just like, and I say yes to most of it, but there's times I'll say no. So that would be, I'd say, the most difficult thing so far was just dealing with people. But, again, I do like people, but also I don't like some people. Some people are just so entitled.
That's what it feels like. Every time they do it, I'm just like, and I say yes to most of it, but there's times I'll say no. So that would be, I'd say, the most difficult thing so far was just dealing with people. But, again, I do like people, but also I don't like some people. Some people are just so entitled.
They just come up at you, and it's just like, bro.
They just come up at you, and it's just like, bro.
You're not even a fan. Sometimes it's this thing where they just see people taking photos. I want a photo, too.
You're not even a fan. Sometimes it's this thing where they just see people taking photos. I want a photo, too.
Who are you? Yeah. Oh, yeah. I love that. You know why? I like it when someone doesn't genuinely know who I am. But when I'm sorry, I don't know you. It's OK. My name's Israel because I got to meet them on a first name basis. Right. But one of the best ones and the best replies I gave one time was these three chicks and two guys, they were just, you know. oh my God, fan, fan, fan.
Who are you? Yeah. Oh, yeah. I love that. You know why? I like it when someone doesn't genuinely know who I am. But when I'm sorry, I don't know you. It's OK. My name's Israel because I got to meet them on a first name basis. Right. But one of the best ones and the best replies I gave one time was these three chicks and two guys, they were just, you know. oh my God, fan, fan, fan.
And one of them was like, excuse me, but who are you? I was like, I don't know.
And one of them was like, excuse me, but who are you? I was like, I don't know.
Yeah. And then she came back again like three more times. She's like, excuse me, but like, who are you? I don't even know who you are. And I was like, bitch, I don't know who you are. And then her face was just like, and I just left it alone. But again, I prefer meeting people on a first name basis. Right.
Yeah. And then she came back again like three more times. She's like, excuse me, but like, who are you? I don't even know who you are. And I was like, bitch, I don't know who you are. And then her face was just like, and I just left it alone. But again, I prefer meeting people on a first name basis. Right.
It makes me feel like I get to know you and you get to know me without some preconceived notion of what you've seen on TV or YouTube.
It makes me feel like I get to know you and you get to know me without some preconceived notion of what you've seen on TV or YouTube.
Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night. All day.
Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night. All day.
And I just said, bro, I'm about to be broke, this and that, right, right, right. And he said, don't worry. Just leave it with me. I get home. I think I was on the toilet. And he just goes, check your bank account. And I'm sitting there just like, start crying. And I call him. He's like, no, don't thank me. Thank Ash, who started Engage. And I call Ash. I'm taking a shit.
And I just said, bro, I'm about to be broke, this and that, right, right, right. And he said, don't worry. Just leave it with me. I get home. I think I was on the toilet. And he just goes, check your bank account. And I'm sitting there just like, start crying. And I call him. He's like, no, don't thank me. Thank Ash, who started Engage. And I call Ash. I'm taking a shit.
No, I like those.
No, I like those.
I learned that the week before the Robert Whitaker fight in Melbourne. So I had this epiphany. And then did the fight, did well. And again, you know how I told you after my UFC debut, it was all this attention and stimulus. And when I went home, boom. Right. And for like a month, I just felt sad. And I'm thinking like, nothing's wrong. I'm so fucking, like, I should be happy. I should be happy.
I learned that the week before the Robert Whitaker fight in Melbourne. So I had this epiphany. And then did the fight, did well. And again, you know how I told you after my UFC debut, it was all this attention and stimulus. And when I went home, boom. Right. And for like a month, I just felt sad. And I'm thinking like, nothing's wrong. I'm so fucking, like, I should be happy. I should be happy.
Right. And that's when I started going to therapy. But then I learned through the techniques and tools I've got from that how to protect myself. So before the rub fight, I felt the same thing again because my girl at the time had to drag me away from the after party because I hid in the after party. I hid in the toilet. I had a drink. Jesus Christ. Put all the seats down, just sat there.
Right. And that's when I started going to therapy. But then I learned through the techniques and tools I've got from that how to protect myself. So before the rub fight, I felt the same thing again because my girl at the time had to drag me away from the after party because I hid in the after party. I hid in the toilet. I had a drink. Jesus Christ. Put all the seats down, just sat there.
And she's like, where are you? I'm like, I'm So I just sent her a text, and she's like, nah, I'm coming to grab you. So we went to go get ramen somewhere. And then at the hotel, before I flew out, I just put out something in my story saying, look, guys, I appreciate the love and all that. If you see me, you can come say what's up. But if you come yelling at me, I'm just going to walk away.
And she's like, where are you? I'm like, I'm So I just sent her a text, and she's like, nah, I'm coming to grab you. So we went to go get ramen somewhere. And then at the hotel, before I flew out, I just put out something in my story saying, look, guys, I appreciate the love and all that. If you see me, you can come say what's up. But if you come yelling at me, I'm just going to walk away.
It's the yelling thing. And I think that's learned behavior.
It's the yelling thing. And I think that's learned behavior.
Joe Rogan! Same rhetoric. I'm a huge fan. I've loved you since this. I've watched you since this. And it's the same, like, bought responses.
Joe Rogan! Same rhetoric. I'm a huge fan. I've loved you since this. I've watched you since this. And it's the same, like, bought responses.
NPC responses. And they're yelling. But if someone just comes up like, hey man, I'm a big fan. Do you mind if I take a pic? Cool, let's go. And they make it quick. They're ready. They're not going, oh, excuse me. What are you doing here?
NPC responses. And they're yelling. But if someone just comes up like, hey man, I'm a big fan. Do you mind if I take a pic? Cool, let's go. And they make it quick. They're ready. They're not going, oh, excuse me. What are you doing here?
I'm just like, yo. Don't hold me hostage. Let's just go. Like, take the picture. I like those. But if we have a genuine connection and I vibe with someone and we end up talking for, like, five minutes, even better. But you can't try and facilitate that. But, yeah, it's when people come. And then they hang around. And then they won't leave. Yeah.
I'm just like, yo. Don't hold me hostage. Let's just go. Like, take the picture. I like those. But if we have a genuine connection and I vibe with someone and we end up talking for, like, five minutes, even better. But you can't try and facilitate that. But, yeah, it's when people come. And then they hang around. And then they won't leave. Yeah.
And I'm just, don't hold me hostage with your conversation.
And I'm just, don't hold me hostage with your conversation.
You. I did something real silly. Yeah. You will remember this. And this is another one of those things. I can tell you now because we're boys. But I met you at UFC 192 when Dan fought Yair. And I met you backstage at the weigh-ins. And then I came to say what's up. And then I did fucking bot shit, bro. Then I was like...
You. I did something real silly. Yeah. You will remember this. And this is another one of those things. I can tell you now because we're boys. But I met you at UFC 192 when Dan fought Yair. And I met you backstage at the weigh-ins. And then I came to say what's up. And then I did fucking bot shit, bro. Then I was like...
And I was like, oh yeah, let's take this picture. And then for the next like five hours, idiot. Why'd you say that? And I just felt cringed. I got over it eventually. But again, it's one of those things that you learn. Yeah, certain things I learned. Even with Snoop one time at Staples Center, when it was at Staples Center, I ended up smoking with him. But then I filmed it.
And I was like, oh yeah, let's take this picture. And then for the next like five hours, idiot. Why'd you say that? And I just felt cringed. I got over it eventually. But again, it's one of those things that you learn. Yeah, certain things I learned. Even with Snoop one time at Staples Center, when it was at Staples Center, I ended up smoking with him. But then I filmed it.
And, like, I always say this, the shower is the most interesting place on the planet, I feel, because you have the element of water running over your body, stripped naked in your bare essentials. You kind of have this, if it's a white shower, like a void, white space. I can create a lot in there. I can make a lot of things happen.
And, like, I always say this, the shower is the most interesting place on the planet, I feel, because you have the element of water running over your body, stripped naked in your bare essentials. You kind of have this, if it's a white shower, like a void, white space. I can create a lot in there. I can make a lot of things happen.
And then afterwards, I remember thinking, like, why did you do that? You should have just enjoyed the fucking moment. And I cringe at myself when I'm like, ugh. Who doesn't want to fucking smoke with Snoop Dogg? But why did I have to film it so I can show people? Did I post it? I did post it. Yeah, of course I posted it. But again, it's one of those things I learned now.
And then afterwards, I remember thinking, like, why did you do that? You should have just enjoyed the fucking moment. And I cringe at myself when I'm like, ugh. Who doesn't want to fucking smoke with Snoop Dogg? But why did I have to film it so I can show people? Did I post it? I did post it. Yeah, of course I posted it. But again, it's one of those things I learned now.
So there's people I've met, places I've been now that I enjoyed the experience and it is what it is. I don't need a photo. It's in here. I've taken snapshots.
So there's people I've met, places I've been now that I enjoyed the experience and it is what it is. I don't need a photo. It's in here. I've taken snapshots.
You don't remember that one, do you?
You don't remember that one, do you?
Good. Oh, for the next five hours or to the next day. I think the fight's here the next day. I was just like, okay. Then I kind of got over it. And I just think, and I told Chris when I went home, I was like, yeah, I told him about that. And I felt so stupid. It's like, oh. But I know now it's better because when I meet people I really appreciate, I don't geek out or whatnot.
Good. Oh, for the next five hours or to the next day. I think the fight's here the next day. I was just like, okay. Then I kind of got over it. And I just think, and I told Chris when I went home, I was like, yeah, I told him about that. And I felt so stupid. It's like, oh. But I know now it's better because when I meet people I really appreciate, I don't geek out or whatnot.
I'm just like, yo, that's that person. I kind of birdwatch them. And if they recognize me, one of the coolest ones was Eminem in Saudi Arabia because everyone was trying to get a photo. And then my guy, Ike, security just goes, hey, Em, Israel would like to take a photo. He goes, oh, yo, what's up? And he came and took a photo with me. And out of everyone, he let me take a photo with him.
I'm just like, yo, that's that person. I kind of birdwatch them. And if they recognize me, one of the coolest ones was Eminem in Saudi Arabia because everyone was trying to get a photo. And then my guy, Ike, security just goes, hey, Em, Israel would like to take a photo. He goes, oh, yo, what's up? And he came and took a photo with me. And out of everyone, he let me take a photo with him.
So I was like, yeah, I felt cool because it's Eminem. You know what I mean? So things like that I'll appreciate. And certain moments like that I appreciate. But I don't. I don't force it. I don't try and facilitate it. I just let it be. I just let it be. And if I get it, cool. And I don't need it. That's the thing. You don't need to take a photo for everything. Just enjoy the moment.
So I was like, yeah, I felt cool because it's Eminem. You know what I mean? So things like that I'll appreciate. And certain moments like that I appreciate. But I don't. I don't force it. I don't try and facilitate it. I just let it be. I just let it be. And if I get it, cool. And I don't need it. That's the thing. You don't need to take a photo for everything. Just enjoy the moment.
Enjoy the interaction. Enjoy the energy.
Enjoy the interaction. Enjoy the energy.
I'm better now. The coolest one I think I had was Trump. What was this? Vegas at the fights. I haven't even, the clip was one of the UFC's thing, documentaries. And someone was like, oh, yo, America's Last Hope, what's up? I dapped him up. And Dana's there just smiling. And then we're talking. We just dapping up and talking. And then he's like, enjoy your fight, this and that.
I'm better now. The coolest one I think I had was Trump. What was this? Vegas at the fights. I haven't even, the clip was one of the UFC's thing, documentaries. And someone was like, oh, yo, America's Last Hope, what's up? I dapped him up. And Dana's there just smiling. And then we're talking. We just dapping up and talking. And then he's like, enjoy your fight, this and that.
And it wasn't weird because, again, I can understand. Like, I'm meant to be here now.
And it wasn't weird because, again, I can understand. Like, I'm meant to be here now.
Sometimes I get imposter syndrome. Sometimes it still creeps in. I don't know if you still get it. It still creeps in, but I know how to identify it now. And I go, right, I'm going to shut it down, like any emotion. Yeah, that was one of the cooler ones I had where I was like, okay, I handled myself well. I wasn't an idiot. And many other ones. But, yeah, the ones... And there will be more.
Sometimes I get imposter syndrome. Sometimes it still creeps in. I don't know if you still get it. It still creeps in, but I know how to identify it now. And I go, right, I'm going to shut it down, like any emotion. Yeah, that was one of the cooler ones I had where I was like, okay, I handled myself well. I wasn't an idiot. And many other ones. But, yeah, the ones... And there will be more.
And, yeah, one time after one of my showers, I just wrote this thing on my mirror because I just had this premonition, like, this is where I get it done. Like, there's no way. You could beat me one time. You could beat me two times. You might beat me three times. But I was like, nah, this guy's not going to beat me this time. And I just knew I had to get this done.
And, yeah, one time after one of my showers, I just wrote this thing on my mirror because I just had this premonition, like, this is where I get it done. Like, there's no way. You could beat me one time. You could beat me two times. You might beat me three times. But I was like, nah, this guy's not going to beat me this time. And I just knew I had to get this done.
I felt that a little bit yesterday. But... I went to the mothership a little bit, but again, you watch it on YouTube all the time. You're like, oh my God, me and my wife's like, we're here. This is cool. And then only for a little bit, but I realized I'm meant to be here because everyone's standing around me. I'm kind of having to hold court, but I kind of just want to shut up and just be like,
I felt that a little bit yesterday. But... I went to the mothership a little bit, but again, you watch it on YouTube all the time. You're like, oh my God, me and my wife's like, we're here. This is cool. And then only for a little bit, but I realized I'm meant to be here because everyone's standing around me. I'm kind of having to hold court, but I kind of just want to shut up and just be like,
This is cool.
This is cool.
Yeah. But everyone's around me. And I was just cool. And Ari was the man, bro. He's just such a funny dude. So tall. And talking about kickboxing with him. And, yeah. I'll probably head there tonight, see what's up. And I'll try and not geek out so much.
Yeah. But everyone's around me. And I was just cool. And Ari was the man, bro. He's just such a funny dude. So tall. And talking about kickboxing with him. And, yeah. I'll probably head there tonight, see what's up. And I'll try and not geek out so much.
Play it cool. Play it cool.
Play it cool. Play it cool.
You guys did it, man. You literally, I think it was Ron White that kind of started the idea, and then all of you started to just march to Austin one by one.
You guys did it, man. You literally, I think it was Ron White that kind of started the idea, and then all of you started to just march to Austin one by one.
I just came back from LA, so the contrast is definitely, you can see it.
I just came back from LA, so the contrast is definitely, you can see it.
Excuse me? When you say that, you mean like, do people have to pay other comedy clubs to perform there?
Excuse me? When you say that, you mean like, do people have to pay other comedy clubs to perform there?
Yeah.
Yeah.
I've seen it. Cam Patterson, some of these guys, they start there and now they just... Killing it. Yeah. Hard work.
I've seen it. Cam Patterson, some of these guys, they start there and now they just... Killing it. Yeah. Hard work.
And for someone like me, just a fan of comedy in general, it's fun to see the process of them starting up. Because I used to listen to Kill Tony, my old job, just so I didn't go postal. I'd just sit there with my headphones in and the hoodie on just to hide it so they don't know I'm doing it. And then now to see where it's become and then where on the street is it coming up. And I'm like, oh shit.
And for someone like me, just a fan of comedy in general, it's fun to see the process of them starting up. Because I used to listen to Kill Tony, my old job, just so I didn't go postal. I'd just sit there with my headphones in and the hoodie on just to hide it so they don't know I'm doing it. And then now to see where it's become and then where on the street is it coming up. And I'm like, oh shit.
And the way it happened as well, because first round I think I won. And the second round I was winning. But then that fucking leg kick, bro. You know what it is? You look at his foot. You look at this bit of his foot.
And the way it happened as well, because first round I think I won. And the second round I was winning. But then that fucking leg kick, bro. You know what it is? You look at his foot. You look at this bit of his foot.
So it's going to be on there and then it's going to be even bigger. It's fun to see that. And I've seen a lot of comics just grow. And then seeing their sets develop, all that kind of thing. And look, I know how hard it is now, just watching that. Because you think, oh, I've made a joke before. I can do it. Nah.
So it's going to be on there and then it's going to be even bigger. It's fun to see that. And I've seen a lot of comics just grow. And then seeing their sets develop, all that kind of thing. And look, I know how hard it is now, just watching that. Because you think, oh, I've made a joke before. I can do it. Nah.
And seeing people bomb on Kill Tony after just 60 seconds, I just like, yeah, nah, fuck all that. I'd fight in front of millions of people, but to stand in front of a crowd and try and make them laugh, just that, yeah.
And seeing people bomb on Kill Tony after just 60 seconds, I just like, yeah, nah, fuck all that. I'd fight in front of millions of people, but to stand in front of a crowd and try and make them laugh, just that, yeah.
It's so rare. I've seen people throughout the walks of life in gyms I've trained at that I'm like,
It's so rare. I've seen people throughout the walks of life in gyms I've trained at that I'm like,
i think you're better than me but they just never made it they never got the experience or the exposure also when the lights are on they shut down yeah and they don't show up i'm like you're better than what than this but again gym champions yeah yeah that's a real thing man with people that perform so well with no pressure and then when that pressure is on they're like 30 percent of what they are you see them make the mental mistakes you see them rush in and it's it's
i think you're better than me but they just never made it they never got the experience or the exposure also when the lights are on they shut down yeah and they don't show up i'm like you're better than what than this but again gym champions yeah yeah that's a real thing man with people that perform so well with no pressure and then when that pressure is on they're like 30 percent of what they are you see them make the mental mistakes you see them rush in and it's it's
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
It's like a hammer. You know, like the back of a hammer, or a hammer like a ball, it is, because that's what he kicks you with as well. So he doesn't have to, excuse me, he doesn't have to turn the hip over. And then when he hits you with that, even, because he's bone density, long legs, and he hits you with that, you just feel it like, ooh. That's bad. And it's a different feeling.
It's like a hammer. You know, like the back of a hammer, or a hammer like a ball, it is, because that's what he kicks you with as well. So he doesn't have to, excuse me, he doesn't have to turn the hip over. And then when he hits you with that, even, because he's bone density, long legs, and he hits you with that, you just feel it like, ooh. That's bad. And it's a different feeling.
weird it takes skill to learn how to perform under the lights but also you have to have that thing like you have to know you're that guy or you have to have that belief in yourself so again i'm glad i've done it and i'm glad i'm doing it but now i'm just like i just want to fight i just want to fight have fun and again it's weird like i just know that fucking gold belt always circles back around i don't chase it never have and i knew it would always be there at some point
weird it takes skill to learn how to perform under the lights but also you have to have that thing like you have to know you're that guy or you have to have that belief in yourself so again i'm glad i've done it and i'm glad i'm doing it but now i'm just like i just want to fight i just want to fight have fun and again it's weird like i just know that fucking gold belt always circles back around i don't chase it never have and i knew it would always be there at some point
But, yeah, it will. And in the moment, bro, if I'm not happy with what I've done in this game, what's going to make me happy? Right, right.
But, yeah, it will. And in the moment, bro, if I'm not happy with what I've done in this game, what's going to make me happy? Right, right.
But I still feel great. And again, you know when fighters talk about, I lost the belt, I felt this pressure lifted, whatever. I never felt that when I lost it in MSG. I was just like, I'm going to fight this guy again. And I got it back. But then when I lost it... Not to Strickland, but ever this last one is the only time when I was just like, eh.
But I still feel great. And again, you know when fighters talk about, I lost the belt, I felt this pressure lifted, whatever. I never felt that when I lost it in MSG. I was just like, I'm going to fight this guy again. And I got it back. But then when I lost it... Not to Strickland, but ever this last one is the only time when I was just like, eh.
I wasn't a champ, I guess, but this last fight was the first time I felt that like... Well, but I still feel like I'm that guy because a lot of people still have that target on my back because I'm Israel Adesanya. But having to fight for the belt, having to fight with that thing, I don't know. This is the first time I've ever felt that where I'm like, meh, I'm good.
I wasn't a champ, I guess, but this last fight was the first time I felt that like... Well, but I still feel like I'm that guy because a lot of people still have that target on my back because I'm Israel Adesanya. But having to fight for the belt, having to fight with that thing, I don't know. This is the first time I've ever felt that where I'm like, meh, I'm good.
So I'm just going to see what happens. Train, get better, and fight again at some point.
So I'm just going to see what happens. Train, get better, and fight again at some point.
Yeah. Yeah. Because I feel like when you have the title, there's spotlight on you. There still is a spotlight on me, but it's not the same thing. And now I get to enjoy a little bit more, almost freedom, in a sense. Well, I've heard fighters talk about it heaps. So, again, for me, I never felt it until recently that I'm like, oh, I get what they mean now when they talk about the pressure.
Yeah. Yeah. Because I feel like when you have the title, there's spotlight on you. There still is a spotlight on me, but it's not the same thing. And now I get to enjoy a little bit more, almost freedom, in a sense. Well, I've heard fighters talk about it heaps. So, again, for me, I never felt it until recently that I'm like, oh, I get what they mean now when they talk about the pressure.
The pressure's still there, but it's not the same. And I'm like, cool. I get to just fight for me now. I get to have fun.
The pressure's still there, but it's not the same. And I'm like, cool. I get to just fight for me now. I get to have fun.
I want to try some crazy shit. I actually want to fight and just do some... I want to go back to the way I used to fight when we didn't have so much on the line. Because it's not just about me. It's about the people that are around me that I have to... Not have to, but, you know, like, if I do good, everybody eats. You know what I mean?
I want to try some crazy shit. I actually want to fight and just do some... I want to go back to the way I used to fight when we didn't have so much on the line. Because it's not just about me. It's about the people that are around me that I have to... Not have to, but, you know, like, if I do good, everybody eats. You know what I mean?
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm.
So now that we still do good, we still eat, but it's like, ah, fuck the belt. We'll just have fun. So I just want to go back to having fun. The way I used to fight when I was a young fucking schizo fritterer who just did shit for fun. Like the fucking Tavares fight in the round one, I'm like, I'm going to try a Minari roll.
So now that we still do good, we still eat, but it's like, ah, fuck the belt. We'll just have fun. So I just want to go back to having fun. The way I used to fight when I was a young fucking schizo fritterer who just did shit for fun. Like the fucking Tavares fight in the round one, I'm like, I'm going to try a Minari roll.
And I kind of missed it. But yeah, I'm going to bring that back. I kind of want to do that kind of shit again.
And I kind of missed it. But yeah, I'm going to bring that back. I kind of want to do that kind of shit again.
It didn't at first. But the longer you defend the belt, it happened to Anderson as well. It happened to Anderson as well. I saw it because I watched Anderson's rise. And I saw even to the point where people wanted him to lose just because he was so great. And then it's just that natural thing where people build you up because they want to tear you down. And I felt that happen to me as well.
It didn't at first. But the longer you defend the belt, it happened to Anderson as well. It happened to Anderson as well. I saw it because I watched Anderson's rise. And I saw even to the point where people wanted him to lose just because he was so great. And then it's just that natural thing where people build you up because they want to tear you down. And I felt that happen to me as well.
Because I've been kicked by kickboxers all my life on the thigh, on the calf as well. But when he hits you with that bit, it's just the surface area is so small, but it travels and transfers through your whole calf. And you're like, oh, I can't put weight on this.
Because I've been kicked by kickboxers all my life on the thigh, on the calf as well. But when he hits you with that bit, it's just the surface area is so small, but it travels and transfers through your whole calf. And you're like, oh, I can't put weight on this.
They're like, oh, we just want to see him lose. And when it happened, they're like, yeah. And then when I won it again, it was like, yeah. And I lost it at like, yeah. So it's just natural. It's natural way of, I don't know, the mob of humans or whatever, the fans. It's just how it is, the Coliseum.
They're like, oh, we just want to see him lose. And when it happened, they're like, yeah. And then when I won it again, it was like, yeah. And I lost it at like, yeah. So it's just natural. It's natural way of, I don't know, the mob of humans or whatever, the fans. It's just how it is, the Coliseum.
Oh, there's always them. Yeah.
Oh, there's always them. Yeah.
Someone rejoices when a great man falls.
Someone rejoices when a great man falls.
It was a great quote he had in one of his specials. The cowards. Yeah. Yeah. That's the truth. Yeah. Facts. I've seen it.
It was a great quote he had in one of his specials. The cowards. Yeah. Yeah. That's the truth. Yeah. Facts. I've seen it.
I've even felt it as well. Like when you're just like... I wonder what would happen if he loses. Like, it would just shake the whole landscape of things up. So you just wonder. Like, I felt it. I think with Floyd, I just wonder. Not that I wanted him to lose because I'm a big Floyd fan. But I was just like, what would happen if he lost this fight? Like, oh, shit. But that's what makes it exciting.
I've even felt it as well. Like when you're just like... I wonder what would happen if he loses. Like, it would just shake the whole landscape of things up. So you just wonder. Like, I felt it. I think with Floyd, I just wonder. Not that I wanted him to lose because I'm a big Floyd fan. But I was just like, what would happen if he lost this fight? Like, oh, shit. But that's what makes it exciting.
You never know. But, yeah, anyway, I'm just here now and I'm just like, cool, let's have fun. Let's fight. Let's just get some good matchups. But, again, I'm in a spot now that we've got Rob comes out fighting. DDP and Sean are going to fight. And I can't think of who else. Is DDP and Sean set in stone? I think it's not set in stone, but it's what they're looking at. Yeah.
You never know. But, yeah, anyway, I'm just here now and I'm just like, cool, let's have fun. Let's fight. Let's just get some good matchups. But, again, I'm in a spot now that we've got Rob comes out fighting. DDP and Sean are going to fight. And I can't think of who else. Is DDP and Sean set in stone? I think it's not set in stone, but it's what they're looking at. Yeah.
Next year sometime. But I'm trying to get something in this year. So we'll see. There's already a few call-outs here and there. Like who? The guy that just won in France. I forget his name. Not the main event. Imanov. Yeah, he said something, and I'm like, we'll see. It'll be a good fight. It'll be fun. But again, what has he done? He beat Brandon Allen. And is that five-round worthy?
Next year sometime. But I'm trying to get something in this year. So we'll see. There's already a few call-outs here and there. Like who? The guy that just won in France. I forget his name. Not the main event. Imanov. Yeah, he said something, and I'm like, we'll see. It'll be a good fight. It'll be fun. But again, what has he done? He beat Brandon Allen. And is that five-round worthy?
Because I'm never doing three rounds again. All my fights are probably going to be five. If I ever do a three-round again, fuck, let's go.
Because I'm never doing three rounds again. All my fights are probably going to be five. If I ever do a three-round again, fuck, let's go.
I was there live as well.
I was there live as well.
Oh, yeah.
Oh, yeah.
Off the couch as well.
Off the couch as well.
Yeah, that's when some people come alive.
Yeah, that's when some people come alive.
Yeah, I can't do five, but again, I say three, I just feel like I would fight like,
Yeah, I can't do five, but again, I say three, I just feel like I would fight like,
like a bat out of hell i just feel like it would be different but again it's not even i i do enjoy the the time in the cage but even training for five round fights a lot of people train for three rounds fights but they don't understand everyone wants to be champion so you got to train for five rounds and it's like oh you got to do this you have five rounds of the spider circuit oh that's where you find out the men from the boys you separate
like a bat out of hell i just feel like it would be different but again it's not even i i do enjoy the the time in the cage but even training for five round fights a lot of people train for three rounds fights but they don't understand everyone wants to be champion so you got to train for five rounds and it's like oh you got to do this you have five rounds of the spider circuit oh that's where you find out the men from the boys you separate
And so it's so sneaky. He doesn't have to because he's got so much bone density, so much whip from that little... And, yeah, it's dangerous. And I think that's going to be a problem this weekend for Khalil. But I don't know why Chael says he... Did you hear about what Chael said? Yeah, Chael said he thinks Khalil's going to knock him out. That's possible, but...
And so it's so sneaky. He doesn't have to because he's got so much bone density, so much whip from that little... And, yeah, it's dangerous. And I think that's going to be a problem this weekend for Khalil. But I don't know why Chael says he... Did you hear about what Chael said? Yeah, Chael said he thinks Khalil's going to knock him out. That's possible, but...
I don't know. Like I said, I thought I would be 34 and I'm done with this. I always just thought like, yeah, when I'm 34, I'm done. But then I'm here now and I feel great. So I'm like, let's see. Three more years, who knows? Who knows? Fucking kid might come out of nowhere. I'm like, oh shit, I'm done with this game.
I don't know. Like I said, I thought I would be 34 and I'm done with this. I always just thought like, yeah, when I'm 34, I'm done. But then I'm here now and I feel great. So I'm like, let's see. Three more years, who knows? Who knows? Fucking kid might come out of nowhere. I'm like, oh shit, I'm done with this game.
Oh, yeah. Strickland and DDP. Strickland won definitely because that fight was not me. And again, I don't make excuses. It was just another Dave Chappelle quote. You have to realize when it's your time. He's such a fucking philosopher with it. He said something about like when it's your time, you have to know and be humble enough to know when it's someone else's.
Oh, yeah. Strickland and DDP. Strickland won definitely because that fight was not me. And again, I don't make excuses. It was just another Dave Chappelle quote. You have to realize when it's your time. He's such a fucking philosopher with it. He said something about like when it's your time, you have to know and be humble enough to know when it's someone else's.
you know what i mean that was just his week that was just his and everything so i just you know his time let him have it but i i definitely know what i can do and i took his best shots and i just know like yeah i can take this guy i know what i can do i'm not similar to the perera one where i you know i was winning but this one i definitely know what i can do with this guy
you know what i mean that was just his week that was just his and everything so i just you know his time let him have it but i i definitely know what i can do and i took his best shots and i just know like yeah i can take this guy i know what i can do i'm not similar to the perera one where i you know i was winning but this one i definitely know what i can do with this guy
Yeah, straight punches, looping on linear punches. He caught me good. And in the moment, I remember thinking like, Oh shit, this nigga's hitting me. Oh shit, he's hitting me. And I went to Mark Goddard like, you see the picture like, I'm okay. And then even he told me my next fight with DDP is like, don't do that. Don't have to do that. You just have to find a way out.
Yeah, straight punches, looping on linear punches. He caught me good. And in the moment, I remember thinking like, Oh shit, this nigga's hitting me. Oh shit, he's hitting me. And I went to Mark Goddard like, you see the picture like, I'm okay. And then even he told me my next fight with DDP is like, don't do that. Don't have to do that. You just have to find a way out.
But it was hitting me and I was thinking like, oh shit, this is really happening. Fuck, and I had to fight out the position and just get back on him. But yeah.
But it was hitting me and I was thinking like, oh shit, this is really happening. Fuck, and I had to fight out the position and just get back on him. But yeah.
In that exchange, nah, not really much. Just the one shot. The one shot was the one that got me. But the rest was just kind of like nothing really got through. It was just a lot of flurries. And it looked violent. But that's why I was able to look at Mark and be like, yeah, we're good. But, yeah, got to come back. See what happens with him and DDP. He could win, you know, beat him.
In that exchange, nah, not really much. Just the one shot. The one shot was the one that got me. But the rest was just kind of like nothing really got through. It was just a lot of flurries. And it looked violent. But that's why I was able to look at Mark and be like, yeah, we're good. But, yeah, got to come back. See what happens with him and DDP. He could win, you know, beat him.
Yeah, it was close. Very. It was close. Very close. Yeah, that was a rough fight. Even at the end, they were just swinging.
Yeah, it was close. Very. It was close. Very close. Yeah, that was a rough fight. Even at the end, they were just swinging.
Arms, yeah.
Arms, yeah.
Well, we'll see. We'll see what happens in that fight. And yeah, at the moment, I just, look, I kind of like the feeling of not knowing because sometimes people ask, who are you going to fight next? When are you going to fight again? I'm like, I don't know. I'm just chilling. So again, I'm just going to keep training and... Sometimes short notice shit happens, you know what I mean?
Well, we'll see. We'll see what happens in that fight. And yeah, at the moment, I just, look, I kind of like the feeling of not knowing because sometimes people ask, who are you going to fight next? When are you going to fight again? I'm like, I don't know. I'm just chilling. So again, I'm just going to keep training and... Sometimes short notice shit happens, you know what I mean?
And it's like, well, I'm already in shape. Fuck, let's go.
And it's like, well, I'm already in shape. Fuck, let's go.
Yeah. But we'll see. So stay ready. Yeah, stay ready. Like I said, I've done the testing already and I know where I'm at. After this, I'm going to go get some work in. And yeah, even on the road, bro, I love this food there, but fuck. I know when I get home, I'm going to have to take all this off. And I know it will come off because I've got, you know, good nutritionists now and stuff.
Yeah. But we'll see. So stay ready. Yeah, stay ready. Like I said, I've done the testing already and I know where I'm at. After this, I'm going to go get some work in. And yeah, even on the road, bro, I love this food there, but fuck. I know when I get home, I'm going to have to take all this off. And I know it will come off because I've got, you know, good nutritionists now and stuff.
But yeah, I just try to stay ready.
But yeah, I just try to stay ready.
Yeah, they have. Just even the food there, I think the quality is different. But also, I try to stay off Uber Eats as much as possible. Now I have Matt cooking for me. So if I want something, I'll see something on the reels. Matt, can you please make this? He'll be like, yeah, cool. Boom. And he'll just make it that night. And you don't have to wear no bullshit in it. Yeah.
Yeah, they have. Just even the food there, I think the quality is different. But also, I try to stay off Uber Eats as much as possible. Now I have Matt cooking for me. So if I want something, I'll see something on the reels. Matt, can you please make this? He'll be like, yeah, cool. Boom. And he'll just make it that night. And you don't have to wear no bullshit in it. Yeah.
But I just don't think he's, it's possible, but I don't think he's going to get it done because all it takes is one. From either side, but I just think Pereira right now has just got that momentum behind him and the frame because he's going to just avoid the shots Khalil's throwing because he's just got the long frame. He'll get right out the way.
But I just don't think he's, it's possible, but I don't think he's going to get it done because all it takes is one. From either side, but I just think Pereira right now has just got that momentum behind him and the frame because he's going to just avoid the shots Khalil's throwing because he's just got the long frame. He'll get right out the way.
In camp, it'll be healthy. But right now, I can stretch my legs a little bit. Add some cheese, whatever. But... Yeah. I just stay ready.
In camp, it'll be healthy. But right now, I can stretch my legs a little bit. Add some cheese, whatever. But... Yeah. I just stay ready.
Even recently, we had Cam, Aaron Toe, and then Navajo fight on the Contender Series. Navajo was the only one to get a contract. He got it with a hook, actually. I don't know if you saw that fight. I didn't. Yeah, Navajo Sterling. He knocked out the guy in the second round. So now he's in the UFC. He got a contract, and he's going to fight this year, I think in December.
Even recently, we had Cam, Aaron Toe, and then Navajo fight on the Contender Series. Navajo was the only one to get a contract. He got it with a hook, actually. I don't know if you saw that fight. I didn't. Yeah, Navajo Sterling. He knocked out the guy in the second round. So now he's in the UFC. He got a contract, and he's going to fight this year, I think in December.
So he's already in camp for his next fight because he was kind of fresh coming off that fight. So, yeah, he's another guy that, that's him, yeah, the guy in the red. Big Nav, boom. And they set him up. Boom. Boom. Out. And the guy I fought was tough, too. Came strong in the first round, but Navajo was able to put him away. Another King in the Ring champion as well.
So he's already in camp for his next fight because he was kind of fresh coming off that fight. So, yeah, he's another guy that, that's him, yeah, the guy in the red. Big Nav, boom. And they set him up. Boom. Boom. Out. And the guy I fought was tough, too. Came strong in the first round, but Navajo was able to put him away. Another King in the Ring champion as well.
I think he's two-time King in the Ring champion.
I think he's two-time King in the Ring champion.
Light heavyweight.
Light heavyweight.
So he's the guy. My Miami fight with Pereira, he helped me a lot. Ben Johnston helped me a lot with the looks, you know. But, yeah, he's just a fucking savant at the next level. kickboxer, but knows how to grapple. He looks at shit, downloads it, drills it, and he's using it on you straight away or the next day. He's just one of those guys. And he loves to fight.
So he's the guy. My Miami fight with Pereira, he helped me a lot. Ben Johnston helped me a lot with the looks, you know. But, yeah, he's just a fucking savant at the next level. kickboxer, but knows how to grapple. He looks at shit, downloads it, drills it, and he's using it on you straight away or the next day. He's just one of those guys. And he loves to fight.
He's a guy who just stays in the gym, stays ready. Like I said, he's got a fight already locked in. Even Loser's got a fight. Ozdemir. He's fighting Ozdemir in Macau. You know, what's his name? No Time.
He's a guy who just stays in the gym, stays ready. Like I said, he's got a fight already locked in. Even Loser's got a fight. Ozdemir. He's fighting Ozdemir in Macau. You know, what's his name? No Time.
Yeah, Volkan Ozdemir. Yeah, that's a good fight. I like that for Carlos. Uh... Who else? Yeah. So I like the gym, the way it's growing, even on the local scene as well. You have a lot of guys who are just coming up in the local scene and they're looking at us because of what we've done. No government funding, no backing from the sports, what do you call it, in New Zealand.
Yeah, Volkan Ozdemir. Yeah, that's a good fight. I like that for Carlos. Uh... Who else? Yeah. So I like the gym, the way it's growing, even on the local scene as well. You have a lot of guys who are just coming up in the local scene and they're looking at us because of what we've done. No government funding, no backing from the sports, what do you call it, in New Zealand.
They try to stifle us during COVID, you know, moving the goalposts. Or you can quarantine in the gym. Okay, now you can't quarantine in the gym. We're sneaking around trying to find places to train. They're following us with reporters, taking photos. Putting us in the papers, making us look bad. We're disobeying the law. Think about your grandma. All that kind of stuff.
They try to stifle us during COVID, you know, moving the goalposts. Or you can quarantine in the gym. Okay, now you can't quarantine in the gym. We're sneaking around trying to find places to train. They're following us with reporters, taking photos. Putting us in the papers, making us look bad. We're disobeying the law. Think about your grandma. All that kind of stuff.
So, yeah, we've done it our own way. And we're still one of the best gyms, if not the best gym in the world. That's why I'm there. Only reason I'm in New Zealand is because of City Kickboxing. If not for that place, I definitely would still be there to see my family. But I would have probably moved... All over the place. Like Melbourne, I definitely would have lived in Melbourne for a while.
So, yeah, we've done it our own way. And we're still one of the best gyms, if not the best gym in the world. That's why I'm there. Only reason I'm in New Zealand is because of City Kickboxing. If not for that place, I definitely would still be there to see my family. But I would have probably moved... All over the place. Like Melbourne, I definitely would have lived in Melbourne for a while.
And I don't think Khalil has the reach to mess with him like that, so he might have to get inside, but... Yeah, we'll see. This is why paper can't fight paper. They have to get in there and fight. So we'll find out.
And I don't think Khalil has the reach to mess with him like that, so he might have to get inside, but... Yeah, we'll see. This is why paper can't fight paper. They have to get in there and fight. So we'll find out.
Like Melbourne, I love Melbourne, Australia. Canada somewhere.
Like Melbourne, I love Melbourne, Australia. Canada somewhere.
Yeah, Melbourne. I just like the culture, the food. It was here in Austin.
Yeah, Melbourne. I just like the culture, the food. It was here in Austin.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
That's why you got to play the game, Joe.
That's why you got to play the game, Joe.
I play the game. It's almost egotistical in the sense. Ah. The rules are there for a reason, and I am a law-abiding citizen. But sometimes there's certain things where I think, like, the laws doesn't apply to me. You know what I mean? That's why I don't follow politics. I only ever voted recently in New Zealand because of the fucking referendum. They were going to make marijuana legal.
I play the game. It's almost egotistical in the sense. Ah. The rules are there for a reason, and I am a law-abiding citizen. But sometimes there's certain things where I think, like, the laws doesn't apply to me. You know what I mean? That's why I don't follow politics. I only ever voted recently in New Zealand because of the fucking referendum. They were going to make marijuana legal.
I was like, okay, that applies to me. I'll vote for that. So what do you call it? One policy voters or whatever. Mm-hmm. The other laws and stuff, I'm like, man, unless if it's something crazy, like someone decides, oh, we're going to tax the rich 50% of their money. And I'm like, that applies to me. Then I'll vote.
I was like, okay, that applies to me. I'll vote for that. So what do you call it? One policy voters or whatever. Mm-hmm. The other laws and stuff, I'm like, man, unless if it's something crazy, like someone decides, oh, we're going to tax the rich 50% of their money. And I'm like, that applies to me. Then I'll vote.
So when I say the law doesn't apply to me, it's in the sense of like, I don't really care about what their policies are, you know? So yeah, that's how I live. And I'm able to travel a lot, which I'm grateful for. But yeah, if it wasn't for CKB, I definitely would have left NZ. Or maybe traveled more, checked out Europe or shit like that. But right now as I'm fighting, maybe after fighting I will.
So when I say the law doesn't apply to me, it's in the sense of like, I don't really care about what their policies are, you know? So yeah, that's how I live. And I'm able to travel a lot, which I'm grateful for. But yeah, if it wasn't for CKB, I definitely would have left NZ. Or maybe traveled more, checked out Europe or shit like that. But right now as I'm fighting, maybe after fighting I will.
New Zealand is beautiful. Oh, it is. Beautiful spot to live. I like the pace. I do like the pace. And, again, I like watching America and the rest of the world from New Zealand because it's just like this little corner of the world just like chilling and just, oh, yeah, Kiwi, mate, g'day. You know? And then, yeah, just see what happens to the rest of the world.
New Zealand is beautiful. Oh, it is. Beautiful spot to live. I like the pace. I do like the pace. And, again, I like watching America and the rest of the world from New Zealand because it's just like this little corner of the world just like chilling and just, oh, yeah, Kiwi, mate, g'day. You know? And then, yeah, just see what happens to the rest of the world.
And we still get a lot of things happening culturally that are relevant to the world. But, yeah. I definitely want to travel after fighting, and I get to travel. I'm in fucking Austin, Texas now, you know, talking to you. Where was I? After this, I'm going to New York. Yeah, I'm sure I'll be somewhere else on the planet at some point, but yeah. What do you think you want to do when this is over?
And we still get a lot of things happening culturally that are relevant to the world. But, yeah. I definitely want to travel after fighting, and I get to travel. I'm in fucking Austin, Texas now, you know, talking to you. Where was I? After this, I'm going to New York. Yeah, I'm sure I'll be somewhere else on the planet at some point, but yeah. What do you think you want to do when this is over?
So I have a plan in place because I know me. I'm an adrenaline junkie. So I know I'll need something every, like maybe thrice a year where I feel like I'm going to die. So one of my plans is... That's such a crazy thing to say. But I get it. That's why I have a McLaren and, you know, I've never crashed it. Amen. But, yeah, so for me, like I skydived twice already in the last year. That was fun.
So I have a plan in place because I know me. I'm an adrenaline junkie. So I know I'll need something every, like maybe thrice a year where I feel like I'm going to die. So one of my plans is... That's such a crazy thing to say. But I get it. That's why I have a McLaren and, you know, I've never crashed it. Amen. But, yeah, so for me, like I skydived twice already in the last year. That was fun.
So, again, if I said, okay, I'm done fighting now, then, okay, the running with the bulls, cool. Let's do that. And I'll just train for that. And then when it's time, I'll go to Spain or whatever and get ready for that and then go run with the bulls. Cool.
So, again, if I said, okay, I'm done fighting now, then, okay, the running with the bulls, cool. Let's do that. And I'll just train for that. And then when it's time, I'll go to Spain or whatever and get ready for that and then go run with the bulls. Cool.
Yeah. That would be fun. It's dangerous. You could die.
Yeah. That would be fun. It's dangerous. You could die.
There's many fighting as a dumb way to die, too. But it's glorious. It's glorious. It's a glorious way.
There's many fighting as a dumb way to die, too. But it's glorious. It's glorious. It's a glorious way.
Yeah, but I mean, what do I have? So what's another one? Okay, let's say I go to the outback. Go learn, I don't know. to jump on a crocodile and save it from, I don't know, there'll be something. I'll find things. There's always something. I'll find something to do that'll make me feel like my life is in danger.
Yeah, but I mean, what do I have? So what's another one? Okay, let's say I go to the outback. Go learn, I don't know. to jump on a crocodile and save it from, I don't know, there'll be something. I'll find things. There's always something. I'll find something to do that'll make me feel like my life is in danger.
Because if not, you just fall. A lot of guys, they come back and fight again because they miss that, oh, I was that guy, I was that guy. And those especially who never made it to the pinnacle or what they wanted to do, then they still have that dissatisfaction. And then they come back to try and reclaim that glory, do it for less money. And then they fall short.
Because if not, you just fall. A lot of guys, they come back and fight again because they miss that, oh, I was that guy, I was that guy. And those especially who never made it to the pinnacle or what they wanted to do, then they still have that dissatisfaction. And then they come back to try and reclaim that glory, do it for less money. And then they fall short.
They become journeymen, become alcoholics, drug addicts, you know, shit like that. So I don't want to also, who knows? My main thing, though, is definitely start a family. That's one thing I want to do after fighting. It'll happen. I don't go looking for that shit because when you do, you find the wrong thing. And I've made that mistake before. We're not going to make that mistake again.
They become journeymen, become alcoholics, drug addicts, you know, shit like that. So I don't want to also, who knows? My main thing, though, is definitely start a family. That's one thing I want to do after fighting. It'll happen. I don't go looking for that shit because when you do, you find the wrong thing. And I've made that mistake before. We're not going to make that mistake again.
So I know it'll happen for me. And when it does, I'm going to be a great dad. You can't convince yourself that it's good.
So I know it'll happen for me. And when it does, I'm going to be a great dad. You can't convince yourself that it's good.
I got talked into one. That's the thing. So now I know I'm like, okay, bet. You got talked into one. When you fall in love, you just... Stupid. Because I'm such a lover as well. I'm so soft. But I learned my lesson. And again, it's one of those things you just have to go through. And I'm grateful for the experience. I'm grateful that I did because now I know exactly what not to do next time.
I got talked into one. That's the thing. So now I know I'm like, okay, bet. You got talked into one. When you fall in love, you just... Stupid. Because I'm such a lover as well. I'm so soft. But I learned my lesson. And again, it's one of those things you just have to go through. And I'm grateful for the experience. I'm grateful that I did because now I know exactly what not to do next time.
So that's why I don't look. I'm single because I just enjoy myself. I enjoy not being responsible for someone else's emotional state.
So that's why I don't look. I'm single because I just enjoy myself. I enjoy not being responsible for someone else's emotional state.
Because she has a fighter. Right. Because you know this. You know fighters when they have to deal with shit before a fight. Before the cost of fight, the shit I had to deal with. And I was quarantining at the gym as well. So that kind of stuff I don't want to deal with. I just want to focus on me.
Because she has a fighter. Right. Because you know this. You know fighters when they have to deal with shit before a fight. Before the cost of fight, the shit I had to deal with. And I was quarantining at the gym as well. So that kind of stuff I don't want to deal with. I just want to focus on me.
Not that bad. At least she knew better. But still, it's just, look, it's more about also don't try and compete with your husband or your boyfriend. With me, you'll lose. In a sense, this is what I do for a living. You don't have to try and compete. It's weird. When someone tries to compete with their person or whatever. I know.
Not that bad. At least she knew better. But still, it's just, look, it's more about also don't try and compete with your husband or your boyfriend. With me, you'll lose. In a sense, this is what I do for a living. You don't have to try and compete. It's weird. When someone tries to compete with their person or whatever. I know.
This is meant to be a partnership.
This is meant to be a partnership.
But the thing is, what's good for me is good for us. What's good for you is good for us.
But the thing is, what's good for me is good for us. What's good for you is good for us.
If you're a team. So, again, if you're a team, I'm learning and I'm not looking because I think that ship sailed in the sense like. When I look at someone like, say, even O'Connor with Dee Devlin, that's fucking cool. I love that. She's still with him to this day. They've got how many kids together? That's cool.
If you're a team. So, again, if you're a team, I'm learning and I'm not looking because I think that ship sailed in the sense like. When I look at someone like, say, even O'Connor with Dee Devlin, that's fucking cool. I love that. She's still with him to this day. They've got how many kids together? That's cool.
Regardless of what the state of their relationship is now, it's like, look, she was with him when he was no one, and she believed in him. That kind of stuff is rare these days. When I see it in other people, I'm just like, they still love in the air, Joe. Sometimes it works.
Regardless of what the state of their relationship is now, it's like, look, she was with him when he was no one, and she believed in him. That kind of stuff is rare these days. When I see it in other people, I'm just like, they still love in the air, Joe. Sometimes it works.
It's the looks. It's like I'm here. I'm almost Prince Nassim-esque, but different. It's like looking, looking, bang. But again, he's just violent. When he smells blood, he just goes in. Like I said, he beats you like you owe him money or something.
It's the looks. It's like I'm here. I'm almost Prince Nassim-esque, but different. It's like looking, looking, bang. But again, he's just violent. When he smells blood, he just goes in. Like I said, he beats you like you owe him money or something.
I'm just chilling. I actually got on Hinge the other day just for fun in L.A. I was like, let me see. I hate these apps. I don't use those. I tried to get on Raya. They still have me on the fucking waiting list for fucking the last two years. I'm like, am I cool enough? Oh, that's hilarious. But I went on Hinge in L.A. just to see what's up. But it's just funny.
I'm just chilling. I actually got on Hinge the other day just for fun in L.A. I was like, let me see. I hate these apps. I don't use those. I tried to get on Raya. They still have me on the fucking waiting list for fucking the last two years. I'm like, am I cool enough? Oh, that's hilarious. But I went on Hinge in L.A. just to see what's up. But it's just funny.
It's just funny to see the experience. I had a couple of interactions. It was cool. But I was like, ah, this is what people do now. It felt like the questionnaire to get on Hinge. I thought it was going to be like this thing, cool, cool, cool, put some pictures up. I'm like, am I trying to do adoption or some shit? Because it's like, what is this? And what is your primary focus?
It's just funny to see the experience. I had a couple of interactions. It was cool. But I was like, ah, this is what people do now. It felt like the questionnaire to get on Hinge. I thought it was going to be like this thing, cool, cool, cool, put some pictures up. I'm like, am I trying to do adoption or some shit? Because it's like, what is this? And what is your primary focus?
And I'm like, I spent like 20 minutes doing the whole thing. So it's up now. I still have it on in Austin. I'm like, ah.
And I'm like, I spent like 20 minutes doing the whole thing. So it's up now. I still have it on in Austin. I'm like, ah.
The consequences is different.
The consequences is different.
It's like after a game of rugby or whatever, cool. I don't know how the... the fucking the brackets work or whatever, even in basketball, football, soccer. But then you get to play the next day or the next, not the next day, sometimes the next week, you know, fighting. It's not always like that. And also if you get hurt, you get hurt badly and you suspension six months and you have to wait.
It's like after a game of rugby or whatever, cool. I don't know how the... the fucking the brackets work or whatever, even in basketball, football, soccer. But then you get to play the next day or the next, not the next day, sometimes the next week, you know, fighting. It's not always like that. And also if you get hurt, you get hurt badly and you suspension six months and you have to wait.
And then if you don't, if you're not strong mentally, I've seen people break. Yeah, I've seen them break. And that's just like, fuck, come on, man. You can, you're better than this. So yeah, for me, fighting takes everything. It takes everything. And I've done well in this game. And sometimes in the beginning, I didn't give everything.
And then if you don't, if you're not strong mentally, I've seen people break. Yeah, I've seen them break. And that's just like, fuck, come on, man. You can, you're better than this. So yeah, for me, fighting takes everything. It takes everything. And I've done well in this game. And sometimes in the beginning, I didn't give everything.
So that's why now that I'm at this age, I'm like, yo, give everything. So that way when I'm done, I just know I did everything I could to be the best. And I was. And I'm proud of myself. So, yeah, I'm still here, man. Like I said, I'm not fighting for fame. you know, a belt or anything anymore. That'll come around when it does.
So that's why now that I'm at this age, I'm like, yo, give everything. So that way when I'm done, I just know I did everything I could to be the best. And I was. And I'm proud of myself. So, yeah, I'm still here, man. Like I said, I'm not fighting for fame. you know, a belt or anything anymore. That'll come around when it does.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
Yeah, very violent. But again, I think Khalil, for him to win this fight, he just has to believe in himself. That sounds real cheesy, but... believe in himself. Also, he's a Southpaw. I didn't think about that. I actually forgot about that until David mentioned it before, but he's a Southpaw. But I'm sure Alex and his team know how to deal with it.
Yeah, very violent. But again, I think Khalil, for him to win this fight, he just has to believe in himself. That sounds real cheesy, but... believe in himself. Also, he's a Southpaw. I didn't think about that. I actually forgot about that until David mentioned it before, but he's a Southpaw. But I'm sure Alex and his team know how to deal with it.
But it's just, I'm just fighting just because I, I have, bro, a submission is more worthy to me than a third belt. Like, I'm gonna get that.
But it's just, I'm just fighting just because I, I have, bro, a submission is more worthy to me than a third belt. Like, I'm gonna get that.
Yeah, I'm gonna get that. It's gonna, and I'm not gonna look for it. It's gonna present itself and I'm gonna get it. And I'll be like, right, I take that off, cool. Because I've done a lot of cool shit in this game. It's more like just the highlights. And I just know I can. So that's more worthy to me at the moment. And that's like a maybe ego thing or personal thing.
Yeah, I'm gonna get that. It's gonna, and I'm not gonna look for it. It's gonna present itself and I'm gonna get it. And I'll be like, right, I take that off, cool. Because I've done a lot of cool shit in this game. It's more like just the highlights. And I just know I can. So that's more worthy to me at the moment. And that's like a maybe ego thing or personal thing.
But yeah, that's just me though.
But yeah, that's just me though.
Like I said, right now I say three years, but I'll be 38.
Like I said, right now I say three years, but I'll be 38.
I think GSB stopped just around there as well, 37 maybe.
I think GSB stopped just around there as well, 37 maybe.
Yeah. But who knows? That's what I'm saying. I don't think I'm going to fight at 40. I think that's not me. I'll be, nah. Even for me as a person, I'm like, nah, I'd rather be doing something else. But 38 right now is in my head. Who knows? Fucking 36, 37, I'm just like, right. Peace. I'm out. I'm spontaneous like that. But I think 38, 39. But let's see. Let's see what happens first.
Yeah. But who knows? That's what I'm saying. I don't think I'm going to fight at 40. I think that's not me. I'll be, nah. Even for me as a person, I'm like, nah, I'd rather be doing something else. But 38 right now is in my head. Who knows? Fucking 36, 37, I'm just like, right. Peace. I'm out. I'm spontaneous like that. But I think 38, 39. But let's see. Let's see what happens first.
But at the moment, I'm still here.
But at the moment, I'm still here.
Like to do with your time? Apart from raising a family, production. I definitely want to have my own production company and do stuff like... A couple of acting things, of course, because they've already come up and I turned them down because of this game. I was like, you know, you have to give everything to this game.
Like to do with your time? Apart from raising a family, production. I definitely want to have my own production company and do stuff like... A couple of acting things, of course, because they've already come up and I turned them down because of this game. I was like, you know, you have to give everything to this game.
I don't want to spend three months somewhere filming, you know, this kind of stuff. But definitely motion capture. Definitely want to do that. You know, what's his name? The guy that did Andy Serkis, Planet of the Apes, Gollum, Caesar. He's one of the best at it. And I see the way he works and operates. And I just, I know I can do that. I can learn. And I'm very coachable.
I don't want to spend three months somewhere filming, you know, this kind of stuff. But definitely motion capture. Definitely want to do that. You know, what's his name? The guy that did Andy Serkis, Planet of the Apes, Gollum, Caesar. He's one of the best at it. And I see the way he works and operates. And I just, I know I can do that. I can learn. And I'm very coachable.
I can learn stuff like that. Voiceover work. with some cartoons or animes or whatever, video games, motion capture stuff. I'd like to... I have my own ideas of things I want to bring to fruition, but I don't necessarily have the skills. Even though I was doing computer graphic design for about three years, I knew how to... make a red ball bounce in Maya, the 3D program.
I can learn stuff like that. Voiceover work. with some cartoons or animes or whatever, video games, motion capture stuff. I'd like to... I have my own ideas of things I want to bring to fruition, but I don't necessarily have the skills. Even though I was doing computer graphic design for about three years, I knew how to... make a red ball bounce in Maya, the 3D program.
That was my biggest achievement in that. But I can partner up with someone on studio and just bring my ideas to life if they like it. I'll learn how to write a script maybe so I can present it properly. Also, fuck, all this shit with AI, I might just be able to do it with AI in two years and be like, right. Boom. And if it hits, it hits. If it sucks, cool. Do it again at the drawing board.
That was my biggest achievement in that. But I can partner up with someone on studio and just bring my ideas to life if they like it. I'll learn how to write a script maybe so I can present it properly. Also, fuck, all this shit with AI, I might just be able to do it with AI in two years and be like, right. Boom. And if it hits, it hits. If it sucks, cool. Do it again at the drawing board.
But yeah, a lot of things, a lot of things. I already have, again, shout out to my pops. My pops is a real OG because he helped me just triple and quadruple my money. Yeah. Because if I didn't have him, I definitely would end up.
But yeah, a lot of things, a lot of things. I already have, again, shout out to my pops. My pops is a real OG because he helped me just triple and quadruple my money. Yeah. Because if I didn't have him, I definitely would end up.
But I understand how Alex deals with southpaws as well because I can fight him both ways. When you give him that front leg and he knows he can get it, he gets more confident. But if you're a southpaw, he finds other ways to keep you at bay until he can get that leg.
But I understand how Alex deals with southpaws as well because I can fight him both ways. When you give him that front leg and he knows he can get it, he gets more confident. But if you're a southpaw, he finds other ways to keep you at bay until he can get that leg.
Like, honestly, just intense. Because, you know, I mean, I've been there, like, nothing and had everything and nothing again. So for me, yeah, he's always been a guy that's been in my corner. And me and Alex Volkanovski now, we've helped raise the brand so we own part of the company. So yeah, I like to rep the set. Oh, that's cool.
Like, honestly, just intense. Because, you know, I mean, I've been there, like, nothing and had everything and nothing again. So for me, yeah, he's always been a guy that's been in my corner. And me and Alex Volkanovski now, we've helped raise the brand so we own part of the company. So yeah, I like to rep the set. Oh, that's cool.
As one of those sad stories, I feel just because of who I am as a person, I feel like I would have ended up as one of those sad stories because of the trust I have in people. So I'm glad I have my dad around just to like... Just make sure things are cool.
As one of those sad stories, I feel just because of who I am as a person, I feel like I would have ended up as one of those sad stories because of the trust I have in people. So I'm glad I have my dad around just to like... Just make sure things are cool.
There's always vampires. It's just human nature. It's human nature. I'm sure you have it as well on the way up. And even now, I'm sure you have it as well. But they always, they come out the woodwork. And it's like, let me see. But then my dad's able to tell, this is legit. This is shit. Let me have a look at this first. He goes through every contract.
There's always vampires. It's just human nature. It's human nature. I'm sure you have it as well on the way up. And even now, I'm sure you have it as well. But they always, they come out the woodwork. And it's like, let me see. But then my dad's able to tell, this is legit. This is shit. Let me have a look at this first. He goes through every contract.
I can read, but sometimes, because I'm dyslexic, I read really slow or I just lose focus and shit like that.
I can read, but sometimes, because I'm dyslexic, I read really slow or I just lose focus and shit like that.
Yeah, but I just get, like, unless it's something maybe fiction that entices me and I can really go deep. But I like reading comics and shit like that. But a contract is just detail. But there's one person on this planet I trust that wants the best for me is my father.
Yeah, but I just get, like, unless it's something maybe fiction that entices me and I can really go deep. But I like reading comics and shit like that. But a contract is just detail. But there's one person on this planet I trust that wants the best for me is my father.
Amen. Because even I've said this, guys like Habib, rest in peace to his pops, he had him in his corner. Michael Jordan, he had his dad in his corner on the court. My dad is in my corner, but that's on the stuff that really matters outside the cage in life. When I talk about imposter syndrome, I'm like, how the fuck do I have this many houses? I'm doing well. Cool. I know I'm adulting.
Amen. Because even I've said this, guys like Habib, rest in peace to his pops, he had him in his corner. Michael Jordan, he had his dad in his corner on the court. My dad is in my corner, but that's on the stuff that really matters outside the cage in life. When I talk about imposter syndrome, I'm like, how the fuck do I have this many houses? I'm doing well. Cool. I know I'm adulting.
but that's because of my pops and i learned the game through him but the details of the game i still don't know yet so after this i'll have more I guess input in the sense that, okay, this and that and this is what this means and that, you know, with the property values and whatnot, I try not to get too much into it because right now all I can focus on is this, fighting, the main thing.
but that's because of my pops and i learned the game through him but the details of the game i still don't know yet so after this i'll have more I guess input in the sense that, okay, this and that and this is what this means and that, you know, with the property values and whatnot, I try not to get too much into it because right now all I can focus on is this, fighting, the main thing.
If I don't have this, then, yeah, I can definitely tap into all that kind of stuff. But now I'd rather just focus on this and let my dad handle it. So, again, I'm grateful, so grateful that he's around and he's the one that's helped me get to this point because a lot of people don't even have their dad in their lives, you know, and I'm glad I do.
If I don't have this, then, yeah, I can definitely tap into all that kind of stuff. But now I'd rather just focus on this and let my dad handle it. So, again, I'm grateful, so grateful that he's around and he's the one that's helped me get to this point because a lot of people don't even have their dad in their lives, you know, and I'm glad I do.
I am. Look, this is life. You know how it is. Ups and downs, smiles and frowns. But right now where I'm at, I'm in a good place. Way better place. Because again, the thing I didn't like... I appreciate it after my last fight. People come up to me like, hey, man, that was a great fat last fight. Oh, you did well. Thank you.
I am. Look, this is life. You know how it is. Ups and downs, smiles and frowns. But right now where I'm at, I'm in a good place. Way better place. Because again, the thing I didn't like... I appreciate it after my last fight. People come up to me like, hey, man, that was a great fat last fight. Oh, you did well. Thank you.
But when people come, because I was at the buffet in Perth, and some guy came up to me just like, hard luck, man. I was like, what? He wanted to feel sorry for me. I was like, nah, get your fucking shit off me. I'm like, I'm good. I'm like, bro, if you knew how much I made from this fight, you wouldn't even feel sorry for me. But some people don't know how to react, so they come like...
But when people come, because I was at the buffet in Perth, and some guy came up to me just like, hard luck, man. I was like, what? He wanted to feel sorry for me. I was like, nah, get your fucking shit off me. I'm like, I'm good. I'm like, bro, if you knew how much I made from this fight, you wouldn't even feel sorry for me. But some people don't know how to react, so they come like...
I know, but I like the... Again, I don't fault them for it because they don't know what to say, but the ones that come up and be like, bro, that was a mean fight, man. You almost had him, but that was a fucking good fight. I'm like, thank you. I felt good in that one. It's a different look on the same thing. Some look at it with like, yay, and some look at it with that.
I know, but I like the... Again, I don't fault them for it because they don't know what to say, but the ones that come up and be like, bro, that was a mean fight, man. You almost had him, but that was a fucking good fight. I'm like, thank you. I felt good in that one. It's a different look on the same thing. Some look at it with like, yay, and some look at it with that.
But I'm in a better place because, again... This isn't everything. Fighting's not everything in my life. I've lost many times out of fighting, you know, and I've come back. I've lost in fighting many times, and I've come back. So for me right now, where I'm at in life, I'm enjoying it. I'm enjoying the ride. And, yeah, I look forward to the future. I look forward.
But I'm in a better place because, again... This isn't everything. Fighting's not everything in my life. I've lost many times out of fighting, you know, and I've come back. I've lost in fighting many times, and I've come back. So for me right now, where I'm at in life, I'm enjoying it. I'm enjoying the ride. And, yeah, I look forward to the future. I look forward.
Nah, that's not for me. I've been there before and it's not for me. Everyone is different. And I understand that when it's like, because even when I was on top of the world, you know, like number one and this and that, it never defined me. I never let it define me. I always knew. I was Israel Adesanya before and after the belt. I'm still me.
Nah, that's not for me. I've been there before and it's not for me. Everyone is different. And I understand that when it's like, because even when I was on top of the world, you know, like number one and this and that, it never defined me. I never let it define me. I always knew. I was Israel Adesanya before and after the belt. I'm still me.
No matter what, they're still going to be trying to fight me because they want to have Israel Adesanya on their record. They want to fight me. They don't want to fight the champ. People will probably even pick a fight over me than DDP, or maybe not because it's probably an easier fight, they think. But still, I'm me, and that's never, ever going to change.
No matter what, they're still going to be trying to fight me because they want to have Israel Adesanya on their record. They want to fight me. They don't want to fight the champ. People will probably even pick a fight over me than DDP, or maybe not because it's probably an easier fight, they think. But still, I'm me, and that's never, ever going to change.
That's never, ever going to change as long as I stay true to me. Yeah. Look, if this game was going to change me, if money was going to change me, it would have done that ages ago. A lot of zeros ago. But I've always been this guy with or without money. You can ask anyone who really knows me. They'll tell you, oh, yeah, that's the same dude I was dancing with back in the day.
That's never, ever going to change as long as I stay true to me. Yeah. Look, if this game was going to change me, if money was going to change me, it would have done that ages ago. A lot of zeros ago. But I've always been this guy with or without money. You can ask anyone who really knows me. They'll tell you, oh, yeah, that's the same dude I was dancing with back in the day.
Still the same goofball. Keeps the same energy. But now that I'm here, I just have a lot more freedom to do things that I want to do than I'm grateful for. But, yeah. I even look forward to seeing who I become next year, like who I evolve into next year. Because, again, I am me, but learning. There's things I'm going to learn about myself. I'm sure you have this as well. Jamie has this.
Still the same goofball. Keeps the same energy. But now that I'm here, I just have a lot more freedom to do things that I want to do than I'm grateful for. But, yeah. I even look forward to seeing who I become next year, like who I evolve into next year. Because, again, I am me, but learning. There's things I'm going to learn about myself. I'm sure you have this as well. Jamie has this.
We all have this. We're just figuring out who we are. What are you now, 57? No way.
We all have this. We're just figuring out who we are. What are you now, 57? No way.
Yeah, so you're still learning.
Yeah, so you're still learning.
Yeah, facts.
Yeah, facts.
He's so fucking big. He still can. But look, it only works until you get knocked out. And it's like, all right, bet. And let's go to 205. And I said, look, all these 185ers should thank me, man. Honestly, I tell, thank me, because a lot of the top guys didn't have to fight him. He fought, okay, who did he fight?
He's so fucking big. He still can. But look, it only works until you get knocked out. And it's like, all right, bet. And let's go to 205. And I said, look, all these 185ers should thank me, man. Honestly, I tell, thank me, because a lot of the top guys didn't have to fight him. He fought, okay, who did he fight?
I thought I was going to be married with two kids at 23. Wow.
I thought I was going to be married with two kids at 23. Wow.
If you zigged when you could have zagged. Yeah, I'm glad I zagged. I'm glad I zagged for that one. That was so long ago, and I was, again, I'm soft, bro. I'm surprised I'm fucking great at this, this fighting shit. Like, I'm soft. Do you see some idiot try to step me out? Do you ever see that? No, what happened? So this is two weeks, three weeks ago.
If you zigged when you could have zagged. Yeah, I'm glad I zagged. I'm glad I zagged for that one. That was so long ago, and I was, again, I'm soft, bro. I'm surprised I'm fucking great at this, this fighting shit. Like, I'm soft. Do you see some idiot try to step me out? Do you ever see that? No, what happened? So this is two weeks, three weeks ago.
I had a great, great day at training, morning training. Went to the shop to get a pie, and I just thought, you know, people were just showing love. I'm just, oh, hey, what's up? So I'm gonna take a picture. Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool. And then one guy just pulls up and goes, yo, Izzy, let's go, one out. I'm like... And I thought, like, bro, this is stupid. I was like.
I had a great, great day at training, morning training. Went to the shop to get a pie, and I just thought, you know, people were just showing love. I'm just, oh, hey, what's up? So I'm gonna take a picture. Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool. And then one guy just pulls up and goes, yo, Izzy, let's go, one out. I'm like... And I thought, like, bro, this is stupid. I was like.
So one outs in New Zealand slang, like, one on one. Like, one outs, let's go. And I was like, this is silly. Like, what the fuck? And I just started laughing. And I said, bro, I get paid millions for this. I'm not going to whoop your ass for free. And then he kind of got angry. And he's stuck at the lights. It's green. People are honking, driving around him.
So one outs in New Zealand slang, like, one on one. Like, one outs, let's go. And I was like, this is silly. Like, what the fuck? And I just started laughing. And I said, bro, I get paid millions for this. I'm not going to whoop your ass for free. And then he kind of got angry. And he's stuck at the lights. It's green. People are honking, driving around him.
And I'm laughing, walking away with my pies in my hand. And I remember just looking like, what the fuck? And I grabbed my card and I went. And that pissed him off. Then he drove and then parked in front of my car. And I was like, okay. Took my watch off and I told the guy, can you please call the cops? And I'm glad only one person actually decided to help.
And I'm laughing, walking away with my pies in my hand. And I remember just looking like, what the fuck? And I grabbed my card and I went. And that pissed him off. Then he drove and then parked in front of my car. And I was like, okay. Took my watch off and I told the guy, can you please call the cops? And I'm glad only one person actually decided to help.
I saw just a small clip of it. I didn't know exactly what was going on. Just an idiot. But again, I'm glad this is the day and age of people just boom, cameras out. Because everyone who was around, everyone got their cameras out. There was only one guy who used his phone to call the cops when I asked him. because I didn't want to hurt this guy.
I saw just a small clip of it. I didn't know exactly what was going on. Just an idiot. But again, I'm glad this is the day and age of people just boom, cameras out. Because everyone who was around, everyone got their cameras out. There was only one guy who used his phone to call the cops when I asked him. because I didn't want to hurt this guy.
And this guy, I don't know if he was going through something or he was maybe cracked out or something. Because even the guy, the video that came out, it seemed like it was set up because the guy kept on going... And I'm like, what are you trying to say? And I'm glad I... Like I said, I'm soft. I have patience. And if I had a bad day, it might have been different.
And this guy, I don't know if he was going through something or he was maybe cracked out or something. Because even the guy, the video that came out, it seemed like it was set up because the guy kept on going... And I'm like, what are you trying to say? And I'm glad I... Like I said, I'm soft. I have patience. And if I had a bad day, it might have been different.
I like to say that because of freedom of thought. But also my friend, you know, Falvake, got killed by senseless street violence. This is something that we've talked about even in the film. It was something that we all had to go through because... He got hit with a coward punch and then hit the ground and then boom, he's in a coma for about two weeks and then eventually they have to pull the plug.
I like to say that because of freedom of thought. But also my friend, you know, Falvake, got killed by senseless street violence. This is something that we've talked about even in the film. It was something that we all had to go through because... He got hit with a coward punch and then hit the ground and then boom, he's in a coma for about two weeks and then eventually they have to pull the plug.
As I'm talking to this guy, at one point I go, bro, I don't know you. Whatever has happened, I don't fucking know you. I'm sorry. And he's like, yeah, talk to me nicely, bitch. And I started getting angry and then got to the point I spat at him. And that was me, like, I hoped he did something. And then I'm like, right, I'm taking this guy out.
As I'm talking to this guy, at one point I go, bro, I don't know you. Whatever has happened, I don't fucking know you. I'm sorry. And he's like, yeah, talk to me nicely, bitch. And I started getting angry and then got to the point I spat at him. And that was me, like, I hoped he did something. And then I'm like, right, I'm taking this guy out.
But then when I spat at him, he just looked down and kept on talking. And I realized, you know what about this life? I'm not going to spend the next 10 minutes talking to this guy.
But then when I spat at him, he just looked down and kept on talking. And I realized, you know what about this life? I'm not going to spend the next 10 minutes talking to this guy.
Strickland, that was one of the only top guys he fought, beat him, and then I think he got a shot at me next pretty much. But yeah, fucking Rob, Driggers, all them, because it's not about just fighting him. Getting ready to fight him is a different thing, but I had to do it fucking four times, so I understand. I have a different history with it.
Strickland, that was one of the only top guys he fought, beat him, and then I think he got a shot at me next pretty much. But yeah, fucking Rob, Driggers, all them, because it's not about just fighting him. Getting ready to fight him is a different thing, but I had to do it fucking four times, so I understand. I have a different history with it.
Oh, he took his shirt off at the end. I got in my car. I was driving off. He had his shirt off, flexing, like, what, bitch, what?
Oh, he took his shirt off at the end. I got in my car. I was driving off. He had his shirt off, flexing, like, what, bitch, what?
So for me, again, that's why I say I'm soft. And I had to... I had to really hold myself back. I don't know, I'm sure, no one tries you anymore, of course. They'd fucking be stupid to try you, but I was thinking no one would try me anymore, because back in the day, if someone would try me, I'm like, bro,
So for me, again, that's why I say I'm soft. And I had to... I had to really hold myself back. I don't know, I'm sure, no one tries you anymore, of course. They'd fucking be stupid to try you, but I was thinking no one would try me anymore, because back in the day, if someone would try me, I'm like, bro,
Try that to Dan Hooker. Dan would not have the patience that I have. Dan would fucking instantly demolish that guy. But again, I just don't want to do something. Because if you breached the line, I was within range. And within my rights to strike him because I feel like what happened with your friend.
Try that to Dan Hooker. Dan would not have the patience that I have. Dan would fucking instantly demolish that guy. But again, I just don't want to do something. Because if you breached the line, I was within range. And within my rights to strike him because I feel like what happened with your friend.
And also we started this charity walk without fear. And I'm glad nothing happened. I'm glad I was patient because now that video can be used because we're trying to change the laws. Look, the guys that killed my friend when we were in lockdown, they were on home detention. So they're free now. They're walking free, enjoying their life. And my friend is dead.
And also we started this charity walk without fear. And I'm glad nothing happened. I'm glad I was patient because now that video can be used because we're trying to change the laws. Look, the guys that killed my friend when we were in lockdown, they were on home detention. So they're free now. They're walking free, enjoying their life. And my friend is dead.
I think one of them did, but the rest of them, they had home detention. The ones that actually even helped, they got home detention. And I think for a year and a half, so six months of that home detention, we all did it together in lockdown. So what kind of punishment is that? You get to sit at home and watch Netflix. And my friend's daughter has to grow up without a father. For nothing.
I think one of them did, but the rest of them, they had home detention. The ones that actually even helped, they got home detention. And I think for a year and a half, so six months of that home detention, we all did it together in lockdown. So what kind of punishment is that? You get to sit at home and watch Netflix. And my friend's daughter has to grow up without a father. For nothing.
For nothing. Just because ego, alcohol, drunk, this and that. So again, I'm glad. I'm soft, and I don't like confrontation. But when it's time to get down, I will get down. And I've put it out enough. I want to protect my boundaries and shit like that, but I don't ever want to be put in a position where someone tries to set me up just so they can make money off me.
For nothing. Just because ego, alcohol, drunk, this and that. So again, I'm glad. I'm soft, and I don't like confrontation. But when it's time to get down, I will get down. And I've put it out enough. I want to protect my boundaries and shit like that, but I don't ever want to be put in a position where someone tries to set me up just so they can make money off me.
But there will be a point if someone tries me enough that I will have to definitely defend myself. And there's no fucking referee in a street fight that's going to drag me off a person in that. I see red, bro. Not that shit. I'm just kidding.
But there will be a point if someone tries me enough that I will have to definitely defend myself. And there's no fucking referee in a street fight that's going to drag me off a person in that. I see red, bro. Not that shit. I'm just kidding.
But, yeah, I'm glad it worked out well for me, and I spared a life that day, because if not, it would have been really bad, and then I might not be here. Right. I might be in a fucking cell somewhere.
But, yeah, I'm glad it worked out well for me, and I spared a life that day, because if not, it would have been really bad, and then I might not be here. Right. I might be in a fucking cell somewhere.
I know these motherfuckers in NZ, like the bureaucrats, they don't like people like me. They don't like people like me who is outspoken, who is not a quintessential Kiwi, you know what I mean? The guy that just keeps quiet and, yeah, you know.
I know these motherfuckers in NZ, like the bureaucrats, they don't like people like me. They don't like people like me who is outspoken, who is not a quintessential Kiwi, you know what I mean? The guy that just keeps quiet and, yeah, you know.
Just very humble. Fake humility is something I've never been. I know humble is what it is for real because I deal with that every day. I fucking spot Carlos Navajo. I grow with Dan. I get humbled every fucking day. So I know what real humility is. But for me to try and let the world know I'm humble just so I seem like I'm humble, that's that fake shit and I'll never be that.
Just very humble. Fake humility is something I've never been. I know humble is what it is for real because I deal with that every day. I fucking spot Carlos Navajo. I grow with Dan. I get humbled every fucking day. So I know what real humility is. But for me to try and let the world know I'm humble just so I seem like I'm humble, that's that fake shit and I'll never be that.
For me, getting ready to fight him, you just know you're going to be in for a war. You know it's not going to be an easy fight. Same for him. He knows when he has to fight me, it's like, fuck, it's not an easy fight because he knows what I can do to him. But for me as well, I was just like, fuck. Okay, let's go again. And again, it's not like, because I feel that way with certain people.
For me, getting ready to fight him, you just know you're going to be in for a war. You know it's not going to be an easy fight. Same for him. He knows when he has to fight me, it's like, fuck, it's not an easy fight because he knows what I can do to him. But for me as well, I was just like, fuck. Okay, let's go again. And again, it's not like, because I feel that way with certain people.
So when I see people do that, I'm like, just be real. I try to keep it real as always. But again, like I said, I'm soft, but sometimes.
So when I see people do that, I'm like, just be real. I try to keep it real as always. But again, like I said, I'm soft, but sometimes.
The magnifying glass of the world. And I would never change. I'll never not express myself the way I always do. But sometimes the world will try and put you in a box and be like, this is what you're meant to be. This is who you're meant to be.
The magnifying glass of the world. And I would never change. I'll never not express myself the way I always do. But sometimes the world will try and put you in a box and be like, this is what you're meant to be. This is who you're meant to be.
Bro, like, what was the one I put up the other day? Because there was a scene from my movie. I was getting my nails done. I was like, what was I doing? Some drip tips. And then I put a clip next to it where Cam goes, well, I've been wearing pink my whole life. Niggas been saying I'm gay. Bro, if you think I'm gay, bring your mother around. Bring your sister around. I fucking loved that.
Bro, like, what was the one I put up the other day? Because there was a scene from my movie. I was getting my nails done. I was like, what was I doing? Some drip tips. And then I put a clip next to it where Cam goes, well, I've been wearing pink my whole life. Niggas been saying I'm gay. Bro, if you think I'm gay, bring your mother around. Bring your sister around. I fucking loved that.
I was like... Yes, because, again, I don't care. It's never been an issue for me. I think people think because I never flexed my girlfriends or anything online, they're like, nah, definitely, this guy's sus. Also because I'm nice and I'm soft.
I was like... Yes, because, again, I don't care. It's never been an issue for me. I think people think because I never flexed my girlfriends or anything online, they're like, nah, definitely, this guy's sus. Also because I'm nice and I'm soft.
Being a nice person makes you sus. Yeah, because I'm not a dickhead. So silly. But I can be a dickhead. I have been a dickhead in the past. But, again, I'd rather – I was raised right. My family actually, you know, my mom and dad raised me with good morals and And, yeah, I treat people with respect. And even if I don't get it back, it's like, cool, whatever.
Being a nice person makes you sus. Yeah, because I'm not a dickhead. So silly. But I can be a dickhead. I have been a dickhead in the past. But, again, I'd rather – I was raised right. My family actually, you know, my mom and dad raised me with good morals and And, yeah, I treat people with respect. And even if I don't get it back, it's like, cool, whatever.
But, yeah, people expect you to be this kind of, because you're, oh, man, you're a lot different than I thought you would be in person. Well, you're not trying to fight me, so no. You know what I mean? People expect you to be some type of whale.
But, yeah, people expect you to be this kind of, because you're, oh, man, you're a lot different than I thought you would be in person. Well, you're not trying to fight me, so no. You know what I mean? People expect you to be some type of whale.
Yeah, or even an asshole.
Yeah, or even an asshole.
Look, there's people you can find who'd be like, yeah, he's an asshole. And I was like, well, yeah. But who are you? Yeah, exactly. I was an asshole.
Look, there's people you can find who'd be like, yeah, he's an asshole. And I was like, well, yeah. But who are you? Yeah, exactly. I was an asshole.
Facts, facts. And I'm fine with that now. Because back in the day when I first came into this game, I always felt like I had to, with every fan, I had to put on this song and dance.
Facts, facts. And I'm fine with that now. Because back in the day when I first came into this game, I always felt like I had to, with every fan, I had to put on this song and dance.
Well, sometimes I might be at a four. Or five at energy level. So if someone pulls up on me, I'm just like, yeah, cool. Let's take a picture. But I don't have to ham it up to make them feel like this is a great experience. Oh, he's such a nice guy. It's like, bro, the day my cat died, I was pumping gas and the guy tried to make me talk to his cousin on the phone. And I said no.
Well, sometimes I might be at a four. Or five at energy level. So if someone pulls up on me, I'm just like, yeah, cool. Let's take a picture. But I don't have to ham it up to make them feel like this is a great experience. Oh, he's such a nice guy. It's like, bro, the day my cat died, I was pumping gas and the guy tried to make me talk to his cousin on the phone. And I said no.
But with him, it's just a different feeling, I guess, because he beat me. That's another thing. And I was like, man, I got to fucking face this demon again. All right, bet. Let's face my demons. and I get myself up to fight him. But it's just getting ready to fight him. It's just the hurdle. I think maybe just because of the history. That's why for me I felt that way, because of the history.
But with him, it's just a different feeling, I guess, because he beat me. That's another thing. And I was like, man, I got to fucking face this demon again. All right, bet. Let's face my demons. and I get myself up to fight him. But it's just getting ready to fight him. It's just the hurdle. I think maybe just because of the history. That's why for me I felt that way, because of the history.
And he's like, oh, all good. And I felt bad. And I was like, oh, give me the phone. And I'm there with the phone. Pumping gas. And I went, bro, no phones. I was like, get the fuck away. But I did that because I felt bad that I didn't talk to his cousin on the phone while I'm pumping gas. So what would happen if something happened and boom? Or what?
And he's like, oh, all good. And I felt bad. And I was like, oh, give me the phone. And I'm there with the phone. Pumping gas. And I went, bro, no phones. I was like, get the fuck away. But I did that because I felt bad that I didn't talk to his cousin on the phone while I'm pumping gas. So what would happen if something happened and boom? Or what?
Because I wanted to talk to this guy's cousin on the phone because he saw me at a gas station while I'm pumping gas. So when I talk about protecting my boundaries, it's just about time and place and approach. People not... And I've put that out enough where I feel like people do respect it now. But some people still think I hate fans or whatever. But I'm like, that's what you think.
Because I wanted to talk to this guy's cousin on the phone because he saw me at a gas station while I'm pumping gas. So when I talk about protecting my boundaries, it's just about time and place and approach. People not... And I've put that out enough where I feel like people do respect it now. But some people still think I hate fans or whatever. But I'm like, that's what you think.
If that's what you got from my message, then cool. You think that. But it's about protecting my energy and protecting my boundaries.
If that's what you got from my message, then cool. You think that. But it's about protecting my energy and protecting my boundaries.
Yeah. Yeah. Being in the spotlight.
Yeah. Yeah. Being in the spotlight.
Bro, I'm a fan. I pay for your pay-per-views. No, you don't. You're just talking shit. Oh, the ones that is when they come, bro, I bet on your fight, eh? I'm like, yeah, fuck your multi. Because, again, I put my life on the shit. Every time I step in there, I put my life on the line. But they will never understand that.
Bro, I'm a fan. I pay for your pay-per-views. No, you don't. You're just talking shit. Oh, the ones that is when they come, bro, I bet on your fight, eh? I'm like, yeah, fuck your multi. Because, again, I put my life on the shit. Every time I step in there, I put my life on the line. But they will never understand that.
They'll come and tell me like, yeah, bro, one time, this was years ago, and the guy showed me a betting slip. I was like, and? This is after a yarn fight. He showed me a bill. I'm like, cool. Like, what do you expect me to do? Give you a refund? Right. He's like, nah, fuck you.
They'll come and tell me like, yeah, bro, one time, this was years ago, and the guy showed me a betting slip. I was like, and? This is after a yarn fight. He showed me a bill. I'm like, cool. Like, what do you expect me to do? Give you a refund? Right. He's like, nah, fuck you.
If you ain't got it like that, don't put your money up. Right. I only gamble with money that I'm going to lose or I can afford to lose. But again, yeah, I'm fucking gambling with my life.
If you ain't got it like that, don't put your money up. Right. I only gamble with money that I'm going to lose or I can afford to lose. But again, yeah, I'm fucking gambling with my life.
I'm trying to win. And then something bad could happen and I'm not here again, you know? So, yeah, people are weird and I love people. Like, I always say this. There's something about every group of people on this planet that I love, including my own. And there's something I hate about every group of people on this planet. Just little things, little things that just annoys me.
I'm trying to win. And then something bad could happen and I'm not here again, you know? So, yeah, people are weird and I love people. Like, I always say this. There's something about every group of people on this planet that I love, including my own. And there's something I hate about every group of people on this planet. Just little things, little things that just annoys me.
I'll say like, okay, Nigerians. I hate how the elders sometimes confuse respect with fear because that's how I grew up. They confuse respect with fear and I've had to deal with that. You know, I'm not going to say anything else about anyone else because they know it's like, oh, Israel hates these people or whatever. But again, I love people. But at the same time,
I'll say like, okay, Nigerians. I hate how the elders sometimes confuse respect with fear because that's how I grew up. They confuse respect with fear and I've had to deal with that. You know, I'm not going to say anything else about anyone else because they know it's like, oh, Israel hates these people or whatever. But again, I love people. But at the same time,
I love me first.
I love me first.
Facts. I have to, bro.
Facts. I have to, bro.
Because to fight someone who's beaten you multiple times, it's like... And you know you can beat them. In your heart, you just know. But again, that's the beauty of the story.
Because to fight someone who's beaten you multiple times, it's like... And you know you can beat them. In your heart, you just know. But again, that's the beauty of the story.
That actually hit. Thank you so much.
That actually hit. Thank you so much.
Nah, yeah. I can say the same about you. What you've done, everything from the day, Dawson, since I've met you that you don't remember, and I'm glad you don't remember, to now, even being friends with you. I like being friends with you. And also, I don't... Because you still have a job to do, and I never want to put you in a compromised position.
Nah, yeah. I can say the same about you. What you've done, everything from the day, Dawson, since I've met you that you don't remember, and I'm glad you don't remember, to now, even being friends with you. I like being friends with you. And also, I don't... Because you still have a job to do, and I never want to put you in a compromised position.
I always still have to respect you and what you do, and I still kind of keep my distance a little bit. But I always respect and appreciate every time that we've interacted on Hangout and, you know, who you are as a person. So... Thank you.
I always still have to respect you and what you do, and I still kind of keep my distance a little bit. But I always respect and appreciate every time that we've interacted on Hangout and, you know, who you are as a person. So... Thank you.
Let's go. All right. Let's wrap it up. What else? Watch Stylebender. I'm watching.
Let's go. All right. Let's wrap it up. What else? Watch Stylebender. I'm watching.
Awesome.
Awesome.
Thank you so much, man.
Thank you so much, man.
10 seconds left. But again, that's the beauty of the story because then he waited until the fifth round or got to the fifth round. He's just like... Did his fucking juju, whatever thing, and then fucking... He just had this energy, and he came at me, and then my leg was compromised from the leg kick because of the perineal nerve or whatever, and I couldn't do anything. So, yeah.
10 seconds left. But again, that's the beauty of the story because then he waited until the fifth round or got to the fifth round. He's just like... Did his fucking juju, whatever thing, and then fucking... He just had this energy, and he came at me, and then my leg was compromised from the leg kick because of the perineal nerve or whatever, and I couldn't do anything. So, yeah.
But, look, I love that story for myself, and I'm happy. And people still go, oh, when you're the third one, I'm like, look... I do it again. I fucking knock him out. Or no, it's 3-2. We got the best out of seven.
But, look, I love that story for myself, and I'm happy. And people still go, oh, when you're the third one, I'm like, look... I do it again. I fucking knock him out. Or no, it's 3-2. We got the best out of seven.
I'm not fighting for anyone else. I only have so much left in this game. I'm not going to spend this game fighting... One guy.
I'm not fighting for anyone else. I only have so much left in this game. I'm not going to spend this game fighting... One guy.
I don't know how long left, but I just know I'm definitely on the other side of my career. So I want to get these fights out the way. And now I'm not champ anymore in the UFC. So I'm in this situation where... What do I do? I know I want to fight though, because I took 11 months off and I let my body heal and all that, and I felt great. So now I want to get back to being active.
I don't know how long left, but I just know I'm definitely on the other side of my career. So I want to get these fights out the way. And now I'm not champ anymore in the UFC. So I'm in this situation where... What do I do? I know I want to fight though, because I took 11 months off and I let my body heal and all that, and I felt great. So now I want to get back to being active.
Joe Rogan Podcast, check it out. The Joe Rogan Experience.
Not as active as I was in the beginning, maybe, but I want to be active, and I still feel great from the last camp. Did some testing about three weeks ago, found out where we were at. I was about where I was before this last fight, four weeks out. So I was like, okay, cool. We're still good. Let's build off that. So, yeah, I want to fight again. How much of an effect did taking 11 months off have?
And I think Engage also was... Last final three, when they had the whole Reebok fiasco, it was Venom, Engage, and someone else. I can't remember who else. So we didn't get the gig, but it would have been nice, though.
I think it was more good than bad. I know some people say ring rust or this and that, and I'm like, nah. I felt good in there. I felt good in there. And it was only when I watched the fight back, I saw a couple of mistakes I made, even on the feet, where I was like, ooh, don't do that again. Just with my feet work, my exits. Even David said, you had sloppy exits. I was like, yeah, my bad.
But, yeah, that and then the moment at the end when I slipped and just the lapse in judgment when I was just letting him know it was me tripping. Those kind of moments, maybe if I was as active, it wouldn't have happened, but who knows? We'll never know. But I am happy with how I performed. I was happy with the shape I came in. I came in really good shape. And what's his name? Bill, this guy.
He did the numbers for me. He said this is the most active I've been in any fight by far in my UFC career. He crunched the numbers up and said my strike per minute rate or whatever. All you nerds figure it out. You can do your own. But, yeah, Bill Smart, he's this guy who, Helps me now with my strength. He did the numbers and said, this is the most active you were.
So we can do some things different. Put a little bit more gas in the tank, things like that, and then just stay active like that. It was good. And I had fun in there. I had fun just exchanging. Yeah.
BJ Penn's coaches.
Engage fight kits for the fighters.
Yeah. I think the best I saw BJ from watching him, especially live. he was training with them. UFC 107, I think Diego Sanchez, he looked like a demon.
Even in shape, like he was fucking abs and all that. I agree, definitely. You can always sharpen the tools, you know, keep it sharp. But again, for when you're in a camp, it's just about getting fit. And yeah, there's some things we can tweak so that way we can keep that output because when you get Fatigue is when you lose your laps in judgment. Your reflexes as well.
Things like that just start to go down.
I don't think so. There was one point in the third round when me and him, we really put it on. And we kind of had this low-key agreement. Like, okay, you're fucked. I'm fucked. Let's chill for a little bit. And then I think round four I came out like, cool, bam, bam, bam, and I did that sprawl on him. But again, he's so stubborn because I sprawled on him.
I literally, he shot, I sprawled, and my hips hit the back of his head into the mat. Might have rocked him, I don't know. And then, what's his name, Mark Goddard's like, get up, and he's on one knee. And then when he was like, get up,
and he finally decided to get up slowly and i tried to attack him he just threw but not to try and hit me he just threw just to stop my momentum you know stop me from coming at him and yeah he's a guy that just strong will strong will like yeah i can respect that physically strong too yeah not as strong as i thought it would be probably because i felt strong as well like i packed on some some muscle for that fight preparing for those kind of grueling exchanges
I mean, they should probably have some discretion. I did like it, though. And I do like the fact now, like, the last fight I had... Hunter hit me up way before any gold gloves or anything, says, Izzy, we're gonna do this for certain fighters. What design would you like on your shorts? And I was like, bet.
Yeah, but even just for me myself, I just wanted to feel strong. So me and my boy AB, we put on some muscle for that fight, and then having Matt actually making good food for me for the first time ever, because I got this far off just whatever I wanted to eat. You know, Uri eats.
Yeah.
But honestly, for me, Having those kind of, because I'm not 23 anymore, 24. My body doesn't metabolize food the way it used to, so I have to think about it like Israel. Be smart. Understand your body's getting older. I don't feel old, though. That's the thing. When I was young, I thought, 34, I'm done with this game. Then I'm like, I'm old. But that was when I was 24.
But now that I'm here, I'm like... I can still squeeze a lot out of this. I can still squeeze a lot out of this. So we are. Have you ever used a hyperbaric chamber? Nah, not yet. I don't know if we have that in Auckland.
Is telomeres like the DNA strand or something?
It's the bit at the ends, right?
I've been seeing that lately.
Like Bieber, the Kardashians getting them.
Okay. Is it USADA approved or is it one of them?
I'll see you later on, Briggs.
And I hit up Curtis, who works with Engage, does a lot of the designs, and I taught him what I wanted, and then he just did some custom stuff, and I sent a few to Hunter, and then boom, I got my shorts, the Lightning. And I quite like that. I like expression. That's one thing I do miss about boxing or kickboxing is the expression on the Hong Kong bands, the shorts.
Every day for six weeks?
The leg fight?
Okay, I have to look into that So if I wanted to do it, I'd maybe do it say like what twice a week or something Yeah, just something like that. How long does the effect last for I?
I bet you someone else, if they have one in Auckland now, they'll definitely hit me up and be like, hey. I bet they do. Yeah, I'd like to try that.
sauna cold plunge hyperbaric everything every edge you can get red light therapy all that that's where I'm at now that's where I was this last camp and I feel like even the one before that and the one before that I just remember thinking like how can I it was actually Eugene who said how can you make this camp better and I'll always find something to do to make this camp better the next one so that's like the last three camps so this one I took it with the whole having breakfast having a chef help me that was crazy that you used to train with no breakfast that's so crazy
So that was my way, I guess. Then I found out about intermittent fasting, and I realized, oh, I've been doing that shit for years. I was just doing it by, I guess, laziness or accident. But it actually helps, though. Like, wake up, have two eggs, or maybe he'll make sometimes something with chia seed, but normally eggs. and a bacon piece or something, and then... She needs something.
Yeah, something, just to get the fuel, yeah. And even Jordy, from Fight Dietitian, he told me, yeah, you should definitely be having breakfast, because he thought, like, you're crazy training the way you do train. And some of my morning sessions as well will be grueling. And then I'll go have breakfast. But I enjoyed it that way because I felt like more.
One thing is when I fight, fight day, my body doesn't want to eat. He'll make me like a nice plate of something delicious, and my body is just like, nah. So fight day, I still try and eat something, maybe at least an egg because he'll have pancakes, eggs, whatever, bacon, an egg and a little bit of bacon. But my body just doesn't want to eat.
Like Jonathan Haggerty, he has cool shorts with golden bows on the side. I like that. It's cool.
No. So I just I think DC said the same thing as well. One time he said he likes to fight hungry. So that way he gets that edge. And I feel that way when it's fight day. But when it comes to training now, I definitely like to have breakfast. I like the way it feels. I can like now I've done it for a few months.
I understand the benefits of a healthy breakfast before you have a grueling training session.
Yeah, more energy.
He's so big. He looks good at 145 at UFC 300. Yeah, I like that for him.
Yeah, it's expression. I don't like everybody has to wear the same shit. I think maybe the UFC at the time, they wanted to be...
There'll be something. Like, they've got the whole thing at one with the hydration clause. But the thing is, no matter what, people are always going to try and find a way.
They're always going to try and find a way to sneak past the hydration test or something that they can use to pass it. But I don't know how that works. I don't know how they test for it. It's never happened to me. But weight cutting, even when I started fighting, people used to tell me, go down to 170 for you guys. Oh, my God. Hell no. How the fuck can you make 170?
Back when I was skinny, before I got really brolic, I could make maybe 80 kgs. That's close to 170, because 170 is 77 kgs. But lowest I ever got to was 80 as a kickboxer. That was it. At 170, I'd die. I wouldn't even... Because I've seen some of these weight cuts with guys and girls.
You see her when she was in the tub crying and shaking. And Oliveira when they go and they huddle around them. When you cut weight, though, I'll say this thing. For me, when I cut weight... It's a spiritual experience sometimes. It's a weird experience, because not just me, I've seen fighters who have, not get delirious, but start saying things that they wouldn't normally say.
Engage. This is my fightwear brand. Ashbel Castro started this. Oh. He was one of the... I'll say this. He was one of the only guys who fucked with me before I really blew up. So when I was fighting in China and I lost to Alex, they stopped giving me fights. And I had, I think at the time, I was the highest paid foreign fighter in China at the time.
taken seriously in a sense so we had to like professional sports but nah I think we're all different independent contractors and we have different styles so I'm glad now they've brought out for certain fighters like O'Malley in his pink shorts Bryce Mitchell his camo shorts yeah let us express ourselves I like that but I wish fighters had the ability to advertise
Not even in a bad way, but just the way they talk. Because you're close to death. Yeah, you see the light.
Yeah. My weight cuts are normally pretty tame. Not as bad because I think I'm perfect for 185. But the ones that I've seen guys lose a lot of weight the day of and I see them, how they are. And even when they go to the scale, you see their face just... Yeah, you never look too destroyed. I always come in underweight as well. What do you normally weigh the week of a fight? Week of a fight?
If I get to the fight location, say... If they weigh me, if I'm, say...
198 oh that's 200 yeah that's easy i'm like cool that's normally what i'm at that's just a few hard sauna sessions yeah but even not just the water loading and then it's like my body knows it's weird how my body does a day my body is just like it just knows okay we're getting on the plane you've done it before it just knows it's just like muscle memory and i get to the fight location my body is like cool we're doing this and then the weight just starts to go
I never used it. You never used it?
That's the thing.
Yeah, because it takes how many hours if you do it orally?
Yeah, to get the brain.
You're trying to protect as you're fucking noggin slushing around in your queen. Yeah. Yeah. Because what is cerebral fluid? It's made of... Well, I'm guessing a lot of water, right?
Let's go battle to the death. And then you get head kicked in the fucking chin. Yeah. I mean, look, I do love this game, and I think weight cuts is always going to be a part of it right now. But who knows? Because even though we have height differentials, are we going to start discriminating against that? Like, okay, we only have height classes. Is that the next?
They should have the ones in between. Okay, let's take it. 10 pounds. 165, 170, 175, 180, like that.
Yeah.
Because there's bigger boys out there.
Mark Hunt used to cut down to 265. Yeah. Crazy. Even Francis did as well. Yeah, if they did, I mean, they can just, I think they talked about doing it. They talked about doing it recently. Maybe last year, I think. They talked about adding more weight classes, but then I never heard anything about it again. I know California was flirting with it. Okay, maybe that's what I saw.
At least they took this shit out. yeah they took finally yeah finally well look i always thought that that's like a group chat like decision just say yo this is a dumb rule let's take it out boom but why does it take so long is it because the commission all over the united states or whatever have to get together or something i don't know i don't understand how it takes that seems like a
Yeah, I agree. And there's a way to bring it back, I'm sure. But even now, because they've got some, you get some kickbacks. But it's better if you can just plaster Condom Depot and get $100,000 on the back of your shorts.
Oh, yeah, that's silly. Yeah, I get what you mean.
If you have rubber guard or flexible hips or whatever, you can just bring your leg and boom. Anderson did that to someone. Who did he do that to? What's his name? Yoshinokami, I think. You should have called me.
Yeah, he got disqualified and not in the UFC. Oh, was that in Rumble on the Rock? Rumble, the yellow cage. Yeah, so that was a good knockout. But then they disqualified him.
Look at the hip dexterity.
Look at the way he just brought that back.
Yeah, true.
But I used to think it was funny. It was funny. And the fact that it was on the back of the shorts, I'm like, that's placement. Advertising.
The one I like, soccer kicks, it just looks cool. But again, if you have someone pinned against a cage and they even need them, and was it one they go... Okay.
I don't even know what the discretion of the referee is to allow it.
Then he doesn't allow it. Exactly. Okay.
If you're in an open space. Soccer kicks go.
Maybe, but I've forgotten it.
Like in the open space? Yeah.
I think the thing as well is the look of it for, I guess, the people who aren't really hardcore fans. If they see that, they're like, ooh, and then it goes back to human cockfighting.
Oh, that was crazy.
Tough, though.
He even held it for a little bit.
Even the one you've actually, was it maybe you at this fair, you mentioned it with the Murab fight. They stood them up somewhere at the end, and I was thinking like, yeah, why are they standing them up?
Yeah. Yeah. I think so, yeah.
Ah, I think I pick up what you're putting down.
Okay. He's trying not to put someone under the bus, but he's saying like, look, maybe someone's saying to him that. Exactly.
That's actually a good idea. Like, say, approve sponsors. Okay, these guys. Or maybe they go through a check first.
I saw, I remember and I was like, yeah, he's on top. He just got him down. He's actually trying to beat him up. Sean was defending well, but still saying, ah, true. That'd be interesting though. That would... That's, when I say interesting, that's like shady. Yeah, it's shady.
You want to maybe advertise on the fighter shorts. You have to go through this rigorous check. What's your company? You know, what do you guys sell? Right. Right, right, right. And then, yeah. Plastered on the shorts to get some money.
Yeah, and then you work so hard to get something to the ground and then they go, okay, stand up. Yeah. I'm trying to think, have I ever been in the position that they made me stand up? No, not on top. But even on the bottom, I always get up. I find a way. That's the ego thing because, again, look, I had to kill that to really be great at this game because I knew for a fact.
I couldn't beat some nerds in pajamas. So that was for me my, okay, humble yourself and learn how to grapple. And then I sucked at first and I got better. I never have shown too much of my grappling skills because they never really put me in a position to show as much as I need to.
So for me, I was just like, cool, I'll just fucking do a Derrick Lewis, stand up, get up and just beat him up as much as I can. But yeah, fuck. That is suspect if someone is... I actually want to watch that. I'll watch it later on.
Oh, Luke. Oh, my bad.
A statement from himself?
Damn, that's suspect. Yes. You found it? Again, that's cryptic. Cryptic.
If he goes as a referee, blah, blah, blah, blah. But, I mean, if that's what he said, I trust your recollection of it, but if that's what he said, that's still very suspect. You don't want to get this game. This is one thing about the UFC, it's as real as it gets, or MMA itself. This is what it is.
Yeah, he was a badass. I like tassels, though. That's what I mean when I wear my shorts. I always like tassels because when you kick, the way they shimmer, the way they look. And it just makes for cool pics.
But if you have that happening, then that's starting to seem a little bit like, you know, not to take away, like, it's the WWE or anything.
And where a fighter... And the referee is the guy officiating the fight. So if he's getting word from someone... Right.
When he says someone, it's like, who is that someone?
Yeah, I'm like, I'm biased. I'm going to be like, nah, fuck that.
It does make sense when it comes to pure fighting. Because even, bro, even Pride had 10-minute rounds, the first round. That's cool. I'm saying, look, some things...
like I'm glad this they've taken out the way but again bring back tournaments just for one night let's see who's a real like who's a real badass yeah that would be crazy I've done a kickboxing I've never done it in MMA I've done it in boxing
But I might bring back a tournament, so let's see who's really about this, because we have to fight, get the adrenal dump, then you go back and sit down, sit down for ages, and then eventually have to warm up again. I remember that. I've done it a few times. I've won a few of them. But it shows this.
Like this, you know what I mean?
And pride as well. We did that a lot. But yeah, that'd be fun. I think even for like, oh, they did it once though.
The UFC did it once with the flyweight, the inaugural flyweight title. And I think it was Mighty Mouse and Ian McCall in the final. No, I got it wrong. They fucked up the decision. Because if there was meant to be a draw and they'd have one more round in Sydney, I think. Yeah, and they were meant to, but then they gave, they fucked up the decision. But that would be crazy though.
They go, okay, cool. The judges have it this, that. It's a draw. We're going to one more round after a crazy fight like that. That would have had the whole place just cool.
Yeah.
But again, now for certain fighters, they're changing it, which is good, but hopefully that trickles down.
Yeah, I've had that too. But that's where this comes in. Yeah. You have to just like, cool, let's go. Get back in the corner.
Yeah. Ice on the floor as well. Yeah.
It does happen. Like I said, even with me pointing at the ground in that moment, any small lapse in judgment, you just need 30 minutes or 25 minutes of focus. So in that point, yeah, I can see how that would get to him. Yeah, that would get to him because you're like, what the fuck, they're about to screw me out of this one.
Anderson versus Bisping when Anderson thought he won and was on the case celebrating. Right, right. And then if, I think it was Herb or whoever, would be like, yo, get down here, this and that, right, right, right.
I literally went like, because I was front. I went to 300. I'm such a fan. I was there from the first fight. That's why I like to wear that as a badge on. I'm like, yeah, I was there, and I watched that, and I was just like, why? He had eight more seconds.
Yeah, but.
I think he's also really talented as well. He's fast. He's smooth. Like when he fought Dan, you heard that shit. Yes. That kick when I heard that and Dan grabbed his waist and then Dan had his neck at the end of the round as well. I lost my voice in that one.
Yeah, I've seen it. It happened to me, even with the... What's his name? Brunson. In the Brunson, he grabbed my tights. And I was like, yo, that's two times you've done it now. So it is tempting, but I think tights would be the best way to fight. But again, some guys have cool shorts, and if that's their style, that's their style. Because some people, I guess maybe they're body type.
Yeah, just a scratch.
Trust me.
I love it. I love who he is as a person. Cause look, Dan, he's, I see him every day, most days. And he's a guy that you don't know what to expect. Like, I don't know where, boom, he just customized himself for all these tattoos.
That's badass. Yeah. He just covered himself. I think he's in Spain. Cause do you know Oscar? Well, you know, Oscar Willis, the Mac life reporter, he's fighting bare knuckle. This weekend, I believe, or maybe next weekend in Spain. But Dan's going to go there and corner him.
No, boxing. That's not for me. I can fight. Look, if I had to get into a fight, whatever, sure. But for me... I'd rather not. I'll pass on that. But that's the kind of shit that Dan loves. Dan's like, yeah, let's do that shit. He wants to do that shit. He wants to be like, yeah, he just loves fighting.
I just don't like the knuckles because you see, again, moose knuckles still there. This can cause more damage, like cuts. Yeah. Oh, yeah.
It slices you open. Exactly. Guys get sliced up. So if gloves, I guess they protect. The new gloves as well, I think... I've only fought once in the new gloves now. I might give it maybe one or two more. But I'm like, the old gloves just, they didn't really protect. The wraps protect your hands, but the old gloves, they felt like rubber, like tire rubber.
And I think they were just dangerous, like dangerous to hit with. If you hit someone with those, it's like bang. These new gloves, they feel like a little bit of a memory foam.
Softer. And I don't know about this whole curve thing. They don't really curve. I can still do that.
I try not to do that. I'm a, you know, whatever. But still, this. I'll wait and see.
I've never seen them yet. See if you can pull them up. The Onyx? Is that the Onyx one? I've got the big ones, but I've never, ever had.
Yeah.
So many.
Maybe they got no ass. They don't want to be... I got something back there, but like, I don't know, a guy like, I won't drop no names, but like, you know, wearing tights, you look like a fucking stick or something, yeah. Yeah, you look a little flat. Yeah.
Has he ever brought this idea to the UFC?
I've got the big ones, but I'll hit them up, see if I can get those ones, just to try them out.
Yeah, I've seen him stitch them. He's passionate about it. But, yeah, these new ones, so far, fighting with them, I still prefer the old ones.
Yeah.
Yeah. I get it. I get it. I don't like to get hit, so maybe that's why I'm biased with it. But when I hit someone with those, I feel it causes more damage. And I mean, I can cause damage. I cause some damage on DDP with those ones, but I still want to try them maybe one more time just to feel them. They felt different. Yeah, felt different. I can definitely tell.
Even the wraps, when I was squeezing my wraps into them, I was like, okay. Just took a while, but it still got in. But I'm like, all right, cool, grab. I like to test the grip strength to make sure I can hold someone, but... Yeah. We'll see.
Like that, yeah.
Also, it would prevent joint manipulation.
Yeah, small joint manipulation. It's almost like a webbing.
That just covers that.
Like you said, like those bag mitts with the thumbnail.
Yeah.
Then you got toes. I've seen people get kicked in the eye, even in training, and infected the eye as well.
That's what it is, though.
Yeah, I've seen that. Toenails. But, nah, I mean, that makes sense. I mean, it just, I think people are scared of change.
Right.
Even with these new gloves. I think it's maybe, that's why I'm trying to be like, let me give it one more shot. I'm not going to say I'm against them.
Mm-hmm.
I just feel, meh. The other gloves were just, they had that thing on them.
Oh, that's why he wears the shades.
I'd do that, too, if that happened to me. PTSD. Yeah, fuck, man.
Yeah, and it's not just a freak accident. Right. Because even just grappling, I try and keep my nails, like... Trim, just because I don't want to, I've done it before by accident on someone and I've caused, I think I had a collar tie and then they did something and then, and I got, not on me, on them. It's happened to me as well, but I felt bad when I did it on a person.
I had their skin in my nails and I was like, yeah, my bad. So again, yeah, cut your nails. But still, that's not a bad idea. I would fuck with that.
Yeah, that's right. Fuck, yeah, I can imagine. You can change the culture.
Same thing like having glove size. I'm sure someone will make it now. Has someone made that before?
That's a money-making scheme right now. If someone decides to make that and then put it out there as a prototype, be like, look, this actually works. Train with them, and then they go, I'm patenting that. Boom.
No stand-ups. Fair enough.
One of my boys, Nate Law, he just fought in his, I think, third pro fight. The guy had a leg lock, and Nate posted this quote from Chill Sonnen after the fight about if a guy is holding onto your leg, just posture up and punch him in the face. And that's what Nate did and won the fight. So, yeah.
I mean, the whole leg lock game, I know some stuff with X-Guard and whatnot, but I don't really fuck with it too much because I get scared because the commitment when I hold on to someone's leg and then you're just exposed. Unless I'm like a Craig Jones type who I just know. As a wizard.
But even the fact that he doesn't speak English, that's also his superpower, just shama. Right. What do you think about that fight this weekend? I can't wait. I just did the breakdown for it. We're about to drop it on YouTube now. I am picking, in this fight, Alex. Because I just think the momentum behind it.
This is fine. This is fine. This is fine. And it's gone.
If I'm rolling with people, if I don't trust that person, or if I just feel like, I'll just go, yeah, cool. Tap. Because ego's not worth it. I don't try and hold on to shit like that.
Yeah. Of course. So that's for me. It's not even... If I go to a new gym, I pick and choose who I go with. And it's not like an ego thing because I don't want to get my ass whooped. It's just like, I don't know you well enough that... And sometimes you see people, they salivate. Like, oh, this is my chance. This is my... I got my shot now.
But now sometimes in grappling with some people in the jiu-jitsu class...
oh shit yeah I just go nah I'm good thank you and I'll get someone that I actually trust cause yeah it's not it's just I know the feeling as well cause I'm sure someone will tap me or do something or I'll just let go and then it's like that I know when it's real and it's genuine like good job and I know the one when it's like they're like, yeah, I'm going to tell everyone about this.
Here we go. But again, that's the thing when I talk about ego, and I had to kill that before I started training grappling because it was just, I sucked. Like, nah, I get taps. One thing I definitely will get is a submission in the UFC before I'm done. I will choke someone out, like a guillotine or a red naked.
I like guillotines, but it's learning how to find the sweet spot for me, the sweet spot when I get it. And when I get it, Even a bulldog choke, I get really good at those. Some, I can find the spot and I just, because I got the frame for it. The best person at our gym, Dan Hangman. That's his shit. He grabs your neck, you're going like, it's like, yep, find a way out. You can't? Cool, tap.
Yeah, I like using guillotines though, especially on wrestlers because it just lets them know, okay, this is always a threat. This is always a threat. But again, it's something I've been working on. But eventually, before I retire, you'll definitely see me get a submission.
Yeah, that was 2015, I believe. I even sent a DM to Dana saying, just give me one shot. Just get me to the cage. I'll do the rest. And look, I would have, but I'm glad I took my time. And it was good for me just to fight different people from Ukraine, China, Brazil, all different types of places. And then...
I experienced different styles, and that way I felt confident enough when I got to the UFC. My first fight, shout out Rob Wilkinson, good guy, good friend of mine now. And yeah, he tried to take me down constantly, and I was able to withstand that because of the work we did. And Andre, Andre Paulette, my wrestling coach, a lot of drills, just drills, wall work constantly.
What year did you start that? What year did you start grappling training?
I started in 2010, but I was meant to go into MMA straight away, but there was just so many kickboxing fights, and I kept on getting kickboxing fights that it was just too... Also, I like fighting kickboxing, so I was just like, I'll just take this fight, take this fight, but I was always grappling on the side, like low-key grappling on the side.
And eventually, I think... I can't remember what year my first MMA fight was. Would have been 2014, maybe, or 13. And then I started taking it more seriously. Like, I'm a purple belt now, but I'm like... I'm a purple belt. I know I'm dangerous, but it's like, I'm not like... There's levels. There's levels to belts. There's some purple belts, blue belts who can kick my ass, you know? But, yeah.
I do enjoy it, though. I love grappling. I like... I feel like a ninja cat when I'm grappling and I'm on that flow state. I just feel like I just... It's fun to play with, but then, again... I've only ever shown cases or brief, like, again, who's one? Not just the Pereira fight in Madison Square Garden. Gastelum, I had a triangle on him. Tavares, I had a guillotine at the end of the round.
Some other ones with the Kimura traps. But, yeah, just no one's really put me in that position to make me have to, like, really use my offensive grappling. But, again, when I get taken to the ground, I'm just like, fuck, I'm just going to stand up.
That's a good question. Fuck. Okay. Money-wise, probably ego. because I just knew a fucking nerd in pajamas could kick my ass. I just, I can't have that. Honestly, it's just, I just know like some dude can beat me and he doesn't have to even throw a punch.
In the back of my mind, it's still, that's why sometimes when all these, you know, boxers, you know, like back in the day when it was UFC versus boxing or whatever, I was like, well, this is real fighting. Like, you want to see what a baddest person on the planet is?
fight right no one's telling you you can't use your weapons but you want to take away all my weapons right that's why i don't think i'll ever box again because i just think it's too limiting even kickboxing i feel like it'd be really hard for me too because it's too limiting I do like aspects of grappling that I can use in a fight. But yeah, nah. I like full-fledged fighting.
I think it's a healthy ego. I just knew I have to really humble myself so I can learn how to fight these guys at their own game. So yeah, that's why.
Yeah. They just did the one in Denver for 1FC recently. Went well. And the fights are crazy.
A lot of knockdowns. A lot of action-packed stuff. But if it was just marketed the right way, with the UFC's marketing machine, easily, easily, it would be one of the biggest leagues.
You get that in slap fighting.
You know, John Way passed out of that. I think he did.
I watched both fights with Brad Riddell, I think. No, the first one with Brad Riddell. The second one, sorry. That was the one I watched at cage fighting.
great fight crazy fight even though john lost he just showed me who he is but yeah i think he did start cage muay thai yes that was his thing i think it was his thing he should have fucking trademarked that shit yeah well muay thai with little gloves is different too right because you know there's blocks you can't use you're just shielding like a dutch style i remember with the big gloves i always talked about it as well i always felt my striking was better framing me
I always felt it was better for MMA because I was like, nah, if you can just do this, that's, yeah, you just block whatever hit. It's just who's tough, who's tougher. But with the small gloves, you can get around the guard. The hand traps are different. So I always just felt like, yeah, my striking would excel better in MMA. I wasn't as, not I'm tough, but I wasn't as just like...
Tough for no reason. Yeah. Thank you. Like, I like to use my brain.
So I was just tough for no reason. Like, boom, boom, boom, boom. Okay, hit you, hit me, hit me, hit you, hit you. Yeah. That's not my style. I always felt I was slicker, the way I moved, the way I set traps. And that's why I like MMA striking better.
My item right now is so big. He's just got momentum. Look, I was the most active champion in UFC history. I think next to Alex Volkanovski as well, he was right up there with me, or if not more than me. I think Alex now is on his way to being the most active champ in UFC history because he's already saved this year, I think, two or three cards alone.
Ernesto Hoost, yeah.
I think it's his culture. Is that what it is? Yeah, I think it's the culture of the stock. I've seen some of the gym spas.
yeah zero dollars like what do you get paid in glory what are the best fighters get paid in glory like what was like uh i wasn't getting paid that much what does rico verhoeven get paid to defend his heavyweight title i think he probably gets more than most he's still in glory right yeah okay yeah yeah i kind of fell off them after they robbed me off the fucking belt i was just like yeah whatever okay yeah oh the jason wellness fight yeah yeah i thought you won that fight too
Probably not now anymore, but then they stopped giving me fights. And I was like, look, I have seven more fights on my contract. Can I at least just get three? I just need three because money was running out, you know, the money I had saved up. And then, yeah, I was down to my last one day, like $500. And Eugene was holding pads for me. You could see something was up.
Yeah, I know. It's one of those things. Look, I'm glad things happen the way they have in my career because it always gives me an opportunity to come back or rise again and showcase my spirit, my fighting spirit, not just in the cage, but as a human being. So all the things that have happened to me in my career when it comes to losses or setbacks, I just go, cool. let's see what I can do next.
Yeah, like even, look, the DDP fight, Strickland fight, what's another one? Well, Pereira got that back. Yanwan, I feel like that was a side quest. I'm just kind of like, man, that's cool. And I never hold on to them. I never hold on like, I need to get this. It's like, nah, this is fine. Like the Alex one, I was cool if that never happened.
But then he decided to chase me, and I was like, cool, let's do it.
I think he's already in his 40s, early 40s.
He was. I'm trying to think.
Yeah, maybe because he doesn't make as much noise because I don't really see him on there as much anymore.
Okay, he's hurt right now.
Yeah, nah. Go see fucking what's-his-name Briggs. But yeah, I'm glad I got some today, though. Thank you for that. I actually feel better.
Not from the stem cells. I like them from the drip I got earlier. But yeah, the stem cells. The ones I had in my... Uh, my ankle. Yeah, they worked.
He's like stepped in and be like, yeah, I'm Sharma. Just does a jumpsuit.
Even Briggs was just talking about what he said on here, just going at them, and that went viral, which is good. I just told him, bro, put out a tweet and say, I will never, ever kill myself, ever. Yeah. I think that's a smart thing to do.
When you start fucking with those guys, pharmaceutical companies, they'll find anything. Yeah, you get the plane crash. Whoopsie. Oh, how did that happen?
Fuck. There was one. What was the one for me? I put that tweet out one time because I kind of got a little paranoid. So I did this interview with Oscar Willis, right? And I started talking about the whole, this is when Epstein just got arrested. And I was saying like, well, Epstein just got arrested, right?
And then Oscar goes, yeah, it's funny how the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case is getting more attention than that. And I'm like, crazy, isn't it? So this Epstein guy just sold kids or whatever, trafficked them to these rich oligarchs and whatnot. And I was like, what happened to them? What happens to those people? Where's the list? And then I didn't think anything of it. But then it went viral.
And then every year since, it goes viral at least twice or three times. I'll see it just circulate again. And I'm just like, oh, fuck. So then I went on Twitter. And I'll say it again. Look, I will never, ever kill myself. I've never even come close. I mean, we all think about it sometimes.
Like when I was working this job, you just have like a passing fleeting thought like, oh, if I just jump over this bridge and hurt my leg, I don't have to work for the next six months because I hated my last job. But I would never, ever, ever, ever kill myself. I'm not that... I'm not built that way.
And I've been there before when, I think 2013, I realized, is this how people feel before they kill themselves? Like how sad they were? And I was like, man, that's sad. That just made me feel sad for those who actually go through with it. But yeah, anyway, I would never kill myself just in case.
And the fact is that— No one's been tried.
Yeah. But I'm saying now this year, it's kind of crazy how this year started off with, what's his name, Cat Williams on Shannon Sharp. He starts talking, spilling the tea, sipping the cognac, and then now this whole P. Diddy thing.
Oh, man, bro.
Momentum.
God protects me. I'm so glad God protects me because Look, if I got invited to the white party, I'd have gone. Especially if you didn't know. Of course. No one know. No one knew.
And I just want to be there having fun partying. But then they start to, apparently, they said they were using, I'm going to guess it's like ketamine because they said horse tranquilizer. And they're putting in people's drinks and the champagne and then getting them all loose.
I'll tell you a secret. It's just us two, right? Yeah. After I knocked out Pereira in Miami, we went to Tootie's the next night, and they were like, yo, P. Diddy wasn't here watching your fight last night. I was like, wait, word? Crazy. And I went and I checked my DMs, and I saw, oh, shit, he hit me up. And he was talking about two months later, I want to do an interview or whatever.
And I said, here's my manager's number. Bop. Cool. Nothing ever came off it. But again, that's why I say God be protecting me.
Because who knows? You never know. Oh, yeah, we're having this party later on. Yeah, that's cool. Cool, cool. And then they start to like, you know, you find some chick, you pull on you, and then boom. Oh, how was that 15-year-old? Like, wait, what? Right.
a thousand also by the way that shit lube coconut oil is better fucking water based lubricant but baby oil is acidic as fuck johnson and johnson's like that's demonic bro like why would you use baby oil even if you're fucking dudes nah
One, two, three bottles of baby oil.
But again, that's what you have to do. Look, when you get in the UFC, this is what I did as well. He did it the right way. Fight as much as possible. Fight as much as possible so you can be in people's faces so they can see. That guy just fought. That guy just fought. Oh, I just saw him fight last month.
Nah, man. Oh, the fact they said it was fucking, what do you call it, Costco, and Costco goes, nah, we don't sell that shit.
That's a serious crime. But again, see, he's in cahoots with Epstein.
Or was it just a similar type of an operation? They were friends. Really? Yeah, because Epstein had a fucking... On Miami as well. That really private, rich estate in Miami. So they were all in cahoots as well. But again, I think he's going to sing.
What's his name? Alex Jones.
Almost everything. Yeah, most.
How would you... Even Kanye. Imagine you trying to tell people something. Right. And then no one believes you and they call you crazy. I'd go crazy just trying to explain to people. Even... I can imagine the frustration, the frustration of trying to explain to someone and you're like, no, this is really happening. And they're like, yeah, whatever, you're this and that.
And I went down the rabbit hole in 2020. I'll tell you, I did. I had to. And for me, it was just like I could see the fuckery. Look, this is... The mark of the immigrant, it's right here. If you look at any immigrant, it's just like that little dot. It's a keloid. It's from a vaccine we all had as kids all over Africa. I can't remember what it was for. So I'm not opposed to vaccines.
But when someone's trying to force you or coerce you or whatever into... taking something that, you know, something just doesn't feel right about it. You know what I mean? But again, I grew up in Nigeria. I know how corruption works. So, I mean, I'm a law-abiding citizen. You know what I'm saying? I did my part. Whatever. But still, I just knew something was afoot. So I, yeah, I did my part.
I played the game because it's all a game. I got offered different ways to play the game. But I was like, I'll find my own way. And I did. So, yeah, stay pure, which is good.
And you fight as much as you can, and you get that momentum behind you, and then you become champion. You're that guy. And then again, you're just that momentum constantly. You're in people's faces. You're getting posted here, here, and that's how you build a stock up. So I've done that, and he's doing it the right way as well. And I think if he keeps going...
And then now, with all the information that's coming out, all the deaths. I saw that show, Die Suddenly or whatever.
And you see the blood clots from the same time that the vaccine got pushed. Excuse me. And then everyone just goes, oh, well, carry on with my death. It's like, again, I'm frustrated in a sense, but I don't say it because I'm like, we fucking told you. Yes. But then... I don't need an apology. No one needs an apology. But it's kind of like everyone just, oh, well, I guess that's that.
And then carry on with their fucking life.
Yeah.
I moved through life, and I feel like, look, we are all born as players in this game, but everyone gets kind of programmed through schooling or whatever, education system, society, and then they just become bots. And I can see it as well. Because when I was bringing it up, and I would say something—
When people I really love and trust sometimes and they did instantly, they call it agent Smith syndrome. And they decide, no, actually this and that, right, right, right. But you know why that is?
I hope he retires never getting defeated by anyone ever again. Just you.
Must be just, you know, the food people are eating. People just ignore it. It's just money. Even some people that did get it, they tell me they regret getting it.
So many times they say, I regret getting it. But I had to because if not, my job was going to fire me. Then I had to. And the fucking gaslighting thing, our former fucking prime minister, she did. I don't believe we coerced anyone into getting it. I don't.
And you just, I'm like, bitch, you literally said if you can't, if you don't get this, you can't go grocery shopping. Can't go to restaurants. You can't do that. Can't work. So your livelihood gone. But then we didn't, I don't think we forced anyone. We didn't force your hand. Like when people do, that's the ultimate form of gaslighting. You're just like. In our face.
Or the horse tranquilizer thing.
They still try to superimpose that sepia kind of filter over you. The one that got me, because we still travel during 2020, I did four of those MIQ quarantines. The one where you go back to your own country and then you have to quarantine in a hotel for two weeks before you get let back into society. My coach usually did nine, a lot of those. He even told me Israel, that last one.
Look, it's the story behind it. No matter what, it's just the history. Because David even mentioned to me, my brother said, you know you're the only one that can actually stand with that guy. No one's lasted more than two rounds or even a round with him. And I thought about it during the breakdown, like, yeah, you're right. And it's because I knew him. I have fought that guy so many times.
Luckily, the last one, he was able to do it in his house, but then his family had to go live somewhere else for two weeks. He was just grateful he had it in his house. My last one... I remember I went outside for our fucking daily outside for, what, 40 minutes or whatever. Sometimes we'd get shipped onto the playpen on a bus, like prisoners or whatever.
And then I remember everyone was doing these circles, just walking in a circle. And I almost did a full circle one time, and I was like, what the fuck am I doing? And then I went back into my room and I stayed in my room for the remaining 11 days because I just felt like this was too much. And then also the one that got me was third one. This lady had a kid and she may be paraplegic or whatever.
She had a neurological disease. And then the kid had a seizure. while the mom was having a smoke somewhere. The kid had a seizure. And one of the guys went and helped the mom with the kid. And the officer that helped the mom with the kid, they put him in quarantine for three days because he didn't have the correct PPE gear on. So that let me know...
This isn't about Looking after people it's about punishing this guy for disobeying the law because he didn't have it So we're all someone's having a seizure hold up miss Let me go put on this fucking overall and take my gloves on race while this kid's dying exactly And they put him they punished him for that so that let me know like okay. This is fuckery. This is a foot I
He couldn't see his daughter for like two weeks. Eugene had the same thing. He had a newborn at the time. So I have a picture of him with his wife and his son on the other side as well. And then you're just separating families, all that kind of stuff. Look. I like my alone time. I love I might seem like a social butterfly and I am. I can do both. But I love my alone time and I like being inside.
But when you have too much alone time, that's bad. I didn't like that because then you start to go in your head with all these other things. I mean, I didn't go crazy, but I was dancing on the edge.
But just for like a month, I think, OK, look, every year, at least for two weeks or even some places, maybe a month. Just shut everything down. Everyone go. It was good. But you get to spend time with your family or the people you live with and realize, do I fuck with these people?
or do i not and they also built like build relationships and relationships things like that the whole world got better the fucking ocean got cleaner so i think it's good lockdown was good for that when it was okay but not for extended periods like six months or whatever that was terrible for the economy even a lockdown for a month is terrible for the economy it takes a long time to recover oh sure when everything seizes and you're not getting any packages and like right now there's a
And regardless of what happened, I lost three times and I finally won one. It was just the fact that I knew I could beat him. Every time I fought him, I was just like, I was beating him.
Sure.
Damn. It's a real one.
Yeah. We'll see. When did that start? Like a week ago, two weeks ago?
Oh, really?
Shit.
Interesting. I always like it when, look, I love America, but I like watching it from New Zealand. Like, when I come here, I love the food, like, the fucking, you know, Shake Shack, just delicious. Like, last night, it took so long for this burger or something, Austin, to get to our hotel. But then when it got there, we just smashed, like, all these smash burgers. I ate three of them. So good.
And I go back home, and I eat clean, and I get my body right again. But... Here, I love it. Even when Trump won, I was stuck here in San Diego for about eight weeks. That's when I went to Atos Jiu-Jitsu and I got really, really good at Jiu-Jitsu for a while. Me and my teammates, we just thought like when Trump wins, we need to have food for four days because it's going to be fucking crazy.
I felt so too. But then that's, you know, the Chinese judges. That's the kickboxing fight. They gave it to him. And then the second fight in Brazil under the same company, then he gets me. But again, I was besting him. Had him on skates. He was fucking... And then he... Bro, his spirit. You know what Jerry said about the whole juju thing? Like, that's real. That's real.
Because from where we are in New Zealand, The camera only shows you this. So Trump wins. We're looking outside like, okay, it's safe, cool. Nothing's really happening. We see Trump flags on someone's lawn, Biden, whatever, on someone's lawn still. It's fine. But then someone explained to me that even the Capitol riots when – And DC, they face the cameras this way.
If you just turn the cameras this way, you'll see the rest of the street just normal. So from New Zealand, when we see what's happening here, it's just the biggest, craziest sitcom. And again, like I said, I love America, but I like watching it from New Zealand. But I do enjoy being here. But again, watching it from New Zealand, we have our own chaos to deal with, but this one is just juicy.
What?
There was a shootout.
Was this before or after? After. After. Okay, I see.
I missed that completely. I didn't even know about it.
But again, how do you gloss over that? The one when he got shot and he just turned his ear.
There's so many things fucked up with that. You know why? I mean, I'm sure you've already talked about this with other people, but it's just the fact that they apparently saw him on the roof for, what, nine minutes or something beforehand and just watched him. So many things.
Now it's about the debate. It's about the debate.
Okay.
So the last time I fought him in Miami, look, he beats me. That's why I hate when people say, oh, is he scared? He's scared. It's like, bro, I ain't scared of shit. The guy beat me in the biggest... arena on the planet, Madison Square Garden, same way as the last time he beat me in Brazil, in his hometown.
See, this is what I like. I just get the popcorn. I just go, yeah.
That's the whole magic bullet theory. Again, I've gone down that rabbit hole to a point where I saw that it might have been the driver.
Okay.
Fuck, I saw this video. See, you can't trust shit these days. No. Bro, I swear next year. I think next year it'll be when it's like you have to really know what you're watching. I'll have to question everything. Because now it's fingers, text. I can kind of, oh, that's a bullshit. And also there's a little texture. There's a texture with the AI videos. And I'm like, that's AI.
I'll take a piss as well. Talking about my documentary. It's great. So what were we talking about before? Oh, we just went on a tangent about fucking chemtrails and shit. No, but I was just telling Jamie about my documentary. I said, like, he should watch it as well. I said, even if it wasn't about me, I'd still recommend it because it was a well-made, not-so-sporty, sporty film.
Like, one of the best pictures I got sent was this lady knitting on a plane and then watching it. And I thought that was like an old lady, not her demographic, watching MMA. She's watching me through the documentary knitting because it was something that... It was different. Yeah.
They came on board in 2018. We started talking. And then they came on board with their cameras. But Jeff St. Leo, who is my videographer, works for Zuck now, literally does everything but yeah he had a lot of behind the scenes footage and we just put it all together talking about my kind of rise in this game but also dealing with the i guess the pressures of all this you know
I was beating his ass, had him hurt in the end of the first round, all that shit, took him down, and then he gets me in the last round. It's his spirit, his whatever, like, ancestors or his people that are praying for him, because I got prayer warriors as well.
There's no book on how to be famous. I had to learn this on my own. I had to learn this myself.
For me, I think people. I just didn't expect that. I knew I wanted to be... When you grow up, you think, I want to be rich and famous. The MTV Cribs era, the Pimp My Ride era. I thought, yo, when I'm rich, I'm going to have seven cars, one for every day of the week. I'm going to have this many houses. I have real estate now differently, but also I only need two cars.
There's all these other stuff that comes through. Also, I'm not a car person like you. I just like Hot Wheels. But I can buy one of them.
Yeah, that's what I'm saying. My best reaction when I wrapped it was I love seeing little boys be like, when they see it, yeah. But now I've put it back to black and I'm gonna do something different to it later on with some airbrushing. Not me, my guy Matty Bro. But yeah, it was just people.
There's even a bit in this documentary where they were just filming one day and then these kids are like, they just drove by my house like, And they beeped the horn. It kind of gave me a fright. And they came to my door. And then the camera was filming. So it's in the documentary. And I explained to them, oh, that's cool. Let's take a photo.
But then it got to a point where it'd be like 9 p.m., 10 p.m. And then.
Yeah.
Oh, a Starbender home. Because my house, my front door was accessible to the street. That was my first house I ever bought. Now, David lives there. That's his home. And I live in this fucking complex that has a gate and a code. So if you have to get to my front door, you have to be there. And, yeah, just dealing with people was the main thing for me.
Because I didn't expect the attention I was getting. I was expecting it. But I guess the variable of the unknown. So... Yeah, I just had to learn how to protect my energy and protect my, some boundaries.
Like today after lunch, excuse me, I'd say yes to photos, but if I feel like, say I'm at the airport, if I say yes to, you've had this before, we say yes to one and people are like, oh, he's taking photos and it becomes like a zombie apocalypse. And I'm like, yo, I got to go somewhere. So if I tell someone like, yo, I can't right now. If I say yes to you, I got to say, oh, please just one.
My mom and dad be fasting, and they have people, like, in the spirit praying for me, but, like, the way he carries himself, something about him just... He knows how to recover well. So I just knew I could get him. I could get him. And then after that, he knocks me out in the biggest arena in the world. And I'm just like, let's do that shit again, Dana. Because I just knew.
And I'm like, it's not just one.
And then I'm the asshole. And I love my fans. I love people who actually support me. And I try and make time for them. But then also I have to make time for me. Because I've been there before where it's pretty much I'm just there. And then on my turn, my turn. I'm like, bro, I'm not even having fun. I don't even have kids yet. But when I have kids... that's when I'm going to be like, nah.
Thank you. For me, if I go on a date or whatever and someone sees me and tries to take a photo, I just go, I'm on her time right now. You have to ask her. Or if I'm with my family, I just say no.
I think it's social awareness, this day and age, and everyone. And you know what? It's funny. I can feel it coming once they see me because they look like they're about to pull out a gun.
That's what it feels like. Every time they do it, I'm just like, and I say yes to most of it, but there's times I'll say no. So that would be, I'd say, the most difficult thing so far was just dealing with people. But, again, I do like people, but also I don't like some people. Some people are just so entitled.
They just come up at you, and it's just like, bro.
You're not even a fan. Sometimes it's this thing where they just see people taking photos. I want a photo, too.
Who are you? Yeah. Oh, yeah. I love that. You know why? I like it when someone doesn't genuinely know who I am. But when I'm sorry, I don't know you. It's OK. My name's Israel because I got to meet them on a first name basis. Right. But one of the best ones and the best replies I gave one time was these three chicks and two guys, they were just, you know. oh my God, fan, fan, fan.
And one of them was like, excuse me, but who are you? I was like, I don't know.
Yeah. And then she came back again like three more times. She's like, excuse me, but like, who are you? I don't even know who you are. And I was like, bitch, I don't know who you are. And then her face was just like, and I just left it alone. But again, I prefer meeting people on a first name basis. Right.
It makes me feel like I get to know you and you get to know me without some preconceived notion of what you've seen on TV or YouTube.
Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night. All day.
And I just said, bro, I'm about to be broke, this and that, right, right, right. And he said, don't worry. Just leave it with me. I get home. I think I was on the toilet. And he just goes, check your bank account. And I'm sitting there just like, start crying. And I call him. He's like, no, don't thank me. Thank Ash, who started Engage. And I call Ash. I'm taking a shit.
No, I like those.
I learned that the week before the Robert Whitaker fight in Melbourne. So I had this epiphany. And then did the fight, did well. And again, you know how I told you after my UFC debut, it was all this attention and stimulus. And when I went home, boom. Right. And for like a month, I just felt sad. And I'm thinking like, nothing's wrong. I'm so fucking, like, I should be happy. I should be happy.
Right. And that's when I started going to therapy. But then I learned through the techniques and tools I've got from that how to protect myself. So before the rub fight, I felt the same thing again because my girl at the time had to drag me away from the after party because I hid in the after party. I hid in the toilet. I had a drink. Jesus Christ. Put all the seats down, just sat there.
And she's like, where are you? I'm like, I'm So I just sent her a text, and she's like, nah, I'm coming to grab you. So we went to go get ramen somewhere. And then at the hotel, before I flew out, I just put out something in my story saying, look, guys, I appreciate the love and all that. If you see me, you can come say what's up. But if you come yelling at me, I'm just going to walk away.
It's the yelling thing. And I think that's learned behavior.
Joe Rogan! Same rhetoric. I'm a huge fan. I've loved you since this. I've watched you since this. And it's the same, like, bought responses.
NPC responses. And they're yelling. But if someone just comes up like, hey man, I'm a big fan. Do you mind if I take a pic? Cool, let's go. And they make it quick. They're ready. They're not going, oh, excuse me. What are you doing here?
I'm just like, yo. Don't hold me hostage. Let's just go. Like, take the picture. I like those. But if we have a genuine connection and I vibe with someone and we end up talking for, like, five minutes, even better. But you can't try and facilitate that. But, yeah, it's when people come. And then they hang around. And then they won't leave. Yeah.
And I'm just, don't hold me hostage with your conversation.
You. I did something real silly. Yeah. You will remember this. And this is another one of those things. I can tell you now because we're boys. But I met you at UFC 192 when Dan fought Yair. And I met you backstage at the weigh-ins. And then I came to say what's up. And then I did fucking bot shit, bro. Then I was like...
And I was like, oh yeah, let's take this picture. And then for the next like five hours, idiot. Why'd you say that? And I just felt cringed. I got over it eventually. But again, it's one of those things that you learn. Yeah, certain things I learned. Even with Snoop one time at Staples Center, when it was at Staples Center, I ended up smoking with him. But then I filmed it.
And, like, I always say this, the shower is the most interesting place on the planet, I feel, because you have the element of water running over your body, stripped naked in your bare essentials. You kind of have this, if it's a white shower, like a void, white space. I can create a lot in there. I can make a lot of things happen.
And then afterwards, I remember thinking, like, why did you do that? You should have just enjoyed the fucking moment. And I cringe at myself when I'm like, ugh. Who doesn't want to fucking smoke with Snoop Dogg? But why did I have to film it so I can show people? Did I post it? I did post it. Yeah, of course I posted it. But again, it's one of those things I learned now.
So there's people I've met, places I've been now that I enjoyed the experience and it is what it is. I don't need a photo. It's in here. I've taken snapshots.
You don't remember that one, do you?
Good. Oh, for the next five hours or to the next day. I think the fight's here the next day. I was just like, okay. Then I kind of got over it. And I just think, and I told Chris when I went home, I was like, yeah, I told him about that. And I felt so stupid. It's like, oh. But I know now it's better because when I meet people I really appreciate, I don't geek out or whatnot.
I'm just like, yo, that's that person. I kind of birdwatch them. And if they recognize me, one of the coolest ones was Eminem in Saudi Arabia because everyone was trying to get a photo. And then my guy, Ike, security just goes, hey, Em, Israel would like to take a photo. He goes, oh, yo, what's up? And he came and took a photo with me. And out of everyone, he let me take a photo with him.
So I was like, yeah, I felt cool because it's Eminem. You know what I mean? So things like that I'll appreciate. And certain moments like that I appreciate. But I don't. I don't force it. I don't try and facilitate it. I just let it be. I just let it be. And if I get it, cool. And I don't need it. That's the thing. You don't need to take a photo for everything. Just enjoy the moment.
Enjoy the interaction. Enjoy the energy.
I'm better now. The coolest one I think I had was Trump. What was this? Vegas at the fights. I haven't even, the clip was one of the UFC's thing, documentaries. And someone was like, oh, yo, America's Last Hope, what's up? I dapped him up. And Dana's there just smiling. And then we're talking. We just dapping up and talking. And then he's like, enjoy your fight, this and that.
And it wasn't weird because, again, I can understand. Like, I'm meant to be here now.
Sometimes I get imposter syndrome. Sometimes it still creeps in. I don't know if you still get it. It still creeps in, but I know how to identify it now. And I go, right, I'm going to shut it down, like any emotion. Yeah, that was one of the cooler ones I had where I was like, okay, I handled myself well. I wasn't an idiot. And many other ones. But, yeah, the ones... And there will be more.
And, yeah, one time after one of my showers, I just wrote this thing on my mirror because I just had this premonition, like, this is where I get it done. Like, there's no way. You could beat me one time. You could beat me two times. You might beat me three times. But I was like, nah, this guy's not going to beat me this time. And I just knew I had to get this done.
I felt that a little bit yesterday. But... I went to the mothership a little bit, but again, you watch it on YouTube all the time. You're like, oh my God, me and my wife's like, we're here. This is cool. And then only for a little bit, but I realized I'm meant to be here because everyone's standing around me. I'm kind of having to hold court, but I kind of just want to shut up and just be like,
This is cool.
Yeah. But everyone's around me. And I was just cool. And Ari was the man, bro. He's just such a funny dude. So tall. And talking about kickboxing with him. And, yeah. I'll probably head there tonight, see what's up. And I'll try and not geek out so much.
Play it cool. Play it cool.
You guys did it, man. You literally, I think it was Ron White that kind of started the idea, and then all of you started to just march to Austin one by one.
I just came back from LA, so the contrast is definitely, you can see it.
Excuse me? When you say that, you mean like, do people have to pay other comedy clubs to perform there?
Yeah.
I've seen it. Cam Patterson, some of these guys, they start there and now they just... Killing it. Yeah. Hard work.
And for someone like me, just a fan of comedy in general, it's fun to see the process of them starting up. Because I used to listen to Kill Tony, my old job, just so I didn't go postal. I'd just sit there with my headphones in and the hoodie on just to hide it so they don't know I'm doing it. And then now to see where it's become and then where on the street is it coming up. And I'm like, oh shit.
And the way it happened as well, because first round I think I won. And the second round I was winning. But then that fucking leg kick, bro. You know what it is? You look at his foot. You look at this bit of his foot.
So it's going to be on there and then it's going to be even bigger. It's fun to see that. And I've seen a lot of comics just grow. And then seeing their sets develop, all that kind of thing. And look, I know how hard it is now, just watching that. Because you think, oh, I've made a joke before. I can do it. Nah.
And seeing people bomb on Kill Tony after just 60 seconds, I just like, yeah, nah, fuck all that. I'd fight in front of millions of people, but to stand in front of a crowd and try and make them laugh, just that, yeah.
It's so rare. I've seen people throughout the walks of life in gyms I've trained at that I'm like,
i think you're better than me but they just never made it they never got the experience or the exposure also when the lights are on they shut down yeah and they don't show up i'm like you're better than what than this but again gym champions yeah yeah that's a real thing man with people that perform so well with no pressure and then when that pressure is on they're like 30 percent of what they are you see them make the mental mistakes you see them rush in and it's it's
Mm-hmm.
It's like a hammer. You know, like the back of a hammer, or a hammer like a ball, it is, because that's what he kicks you with as well. So he doesn't have to, excuse me, he doesn't have to turn the hip over. And then when he hits you with that, even, because he's bone density, long legs, and he hits you with that, you just feel it like, ooh. That's bad. And it's a different feeling.
weird it takes skill to learn how to perform under the lights but also you have to have that thing like you have to know you're that guy or you have to have that belief in yourself so again i'm glad i've done it and i'm glad i'm doing it but now i'm just like i just want to fight i just want to fight have fun and again it's weird like i just know that fucking gold belt always circles back around i don't chase it never have and i knew it would always be there at some point
But, yeah, it will. And in the moment, bro, if I'm not happy with what I've done in this game, what's going to make me happy? Right, right.
But I still feel great. And again, you know when fighters talk about, I lost the belt, I felt this pressure lifted, whatever. I never felt that when I lost it in MSG. I was just like, I'm going to fight this guy again. And I got it back. But then when I lost it... Not to Strickland, but ever this last one is the only time when I was just like, eh.
I wasn't a champ, I guess, but this last fight was the first time I felt that like... Well, but I still feel like I'm that guy because a lot of people still have that target on my back because I'm Israel Adesanya. But having to fight for the belt, having to fight with that thing, I don't know. This is the first time I've ever felt that where I'm like, meh, I'm good.
So I'm just going to see what happens. Train, get better, and fight again at some point.
Yeah. Yeah. Because I feel like when you have the title, there's spotlight on you. There still is a spotlight on me, but it's not the same thing. And now I get to enjoy a little bit more, almost freedom, in a sense. Well, I've heard fighters talk about it heaps. So, again, for me, I never felt it until recently that I'm like, oh, I get what they mean now when they talk about the pressure.
The pressure's still there, but it's not the same. And I'm like, cool. I get to just fight for me now. I get to have fun.
I want to try some crazy shit. I actually want to fight and just do some... I want to go back to the way I used to fight when we didn't have so much on the line. Because it's not just about me. It's about the people that are around me that I have to... Not have to, but, you know, like, if I do good, everybody eats. You know what I mean?
Mm-hmm.
So now that we still do good, we still eat, but it's like, ah, fuck the belt. We'll just have fun. So I just want to go back to having fun. The way I used to fight when I was a young fucking schizo fritterer who just did shit for fun. Like the fucking Tavares fight in the round one, I'm like, I'm going to try a Minari roll.
And I kind of missed it. But yeah, I'm going to bring that back. I kind of want to do that kind of shit again.
It didn't at first. But the longer you defend the belt, it happened to Anderson as well. It happened to Anderson as well. I saw it because I watched Anderson's rise. And I saw even to the point where people wanted him to lose just because he was so great. And then it's just that natural thing where people build you up because they want to tear you down. And I felt that happen to me as well.
Because I've been kicked by kickboxers all my life on the thigh, on the calf as well. But when he hits you with that bit, it's just the surface area is so small, but it travels and transfers through your whole calf. And you're like, oh, I can't put weight on this.
They're like, oh, we just want to see him lose. And when it happened, they're like, yeah. And then when I won it again, it was like, yeah. And I lost it at like, yeah. So it's just natural. It's natural way of, I don't know, the mob of humans or whatever, the fans. It's just how it is, the Coliseum.
Oh, there's always them. Yeah.
Someone rejoices when a great man falls.
It was a great quote he had in one of his specials. The cowards. Yeah. Yeah. That's the truth. Yeah. Facts. I've seen it.
I've even felt it as well. Like when you're just like... I wonder what would happen if he loses. Like, it would just shake the whole landscape of things up. So you just wonder. Like, I felt it. I think with Floyd, I just wonder. Not that I wanted him to lose because I'm a big Floyd fan. But I was just like, what would happen if he lost this fight? Like, oh, shit. But that's what makes it exciting.
You never know. But, yeah, anyway, I'm just here now and I'm just like, cool, let's have fun. Let's fight. Let's just get some good matchups. But, again, I'm in a spot now that we've got Rob comes out fighting. DDP and Sean are going to fight. And I can't think of who else. Is DDP and Sean set in stone? I think it's not set in stone, but it's what they're looking at. Yeah.
Next year sometime. But I'm trying to get something in this year. So we'll see. There's already a few call-outs here and there. Like who? The guy that just won in France. I forget his name. Not the main event. Imanov. Yeah, he said something, and I'm like, we'll see. It'll be a good fight. It'll be fun. But again, what has he done? He beat Brandon Allen. And is that five-round worthy?
Because I'm never doing three rounds again. All my fights are probably going to be five. If I ever do a three-round again, fuck, let's go.
I was there live as well.
Oh, yeah.
Off the couch as well.
Yeah, that's when some people come alive.
Yeah, I can't do five, but again, I say three, I just feel like I would fight like,
like a bat out of hell i just feel like it would be different but again it's not even i i do enjoy the the time in the cage but even training for five round fights a lot of people train for three rounds fights but they don't understand everyone wants to be champion so you got to train for five rounds and it's like oh you got to do this you have five rounds of the spider circuit oh that's where you find out the men from the boys you separate
And so it's so sneaky. He doesn't have to because he's got so much bone density, so much whip from that little... And, yeah, it's dangerous. And I think that's going to be a problem this weekend for Khalil. But I don't know why Chael says he... Did you hear about what Chael said? Yeah, Chael said he thinks Khalil's going to knock him out. That's possible, but...
I don't know. Like I said, I thought I would be 34 and I'm done with this. I always just thought like, yeah, when I'm 34, I'm done. But then I'm here now and I feel great. So I'm like, let's see. Three more years, who knows? Who knows? Fucking kid might come out of nowhere. I'm like, oh shit, I'm done with this game.
Oh, yeah. Strickland and DDP. Strickland won definitely because that fight was not me. And again, I don't make excuses. It was just another Dave Chappelle quote. You have to realize when it's your time. He's such a fucking philosopher with it. He said something about like when it's your time, you have to know and be humble enough to know when it's someone else's.
you know what i mean that was just his week that was just his and everything so i just you know his time let him have it but i i definitely know what i can do and i took his best shots and i just know like yeah i can take this guy i know what i can do i'm not similar to the perera one where i you know i was winning but this one i definitely know what i can do with this guy
Yeah, straight punches, looping on linear punches. He caught me good. And in the moment, I remember thinking like, Oh shit, this nigga's hitting me. Oh shit, he's hitting me. And I went to Mark Goddard like, you see the picture like, I'm okay. And then even he told me my next fight with DDP is like, don't do that. Don't have to do that. You just have to find a way out.
But it was hitting me and I was thinking like, oh shit, this is really happening. Fuck, and I had to fight out the position and just get back on him. But yeah.
In that exchange, nah, not really much. Just the one shot. The one shot was the one that got me. But the rest was just kind of like nothing really got through. It was just a lot of flurries. And it looked violent. But that's why I was able to look at Mark and be like, yeah, we're good. But, yeah, got to come back. See what happens with him and DDP. He could win, you know, beat him.
Yeah, it was close. Very. It was close. Very close. Yeah, that was a rough fight. Even at the end, they were just swinging.
Arms, yeah.
Well, we'll see. We'll see what happens in that fight. And yeah, at the moment, I just, look, I kind of like the feeling of not knowing because sometimes people ask, who are you going to fight next? When are you going to fight again? I'm like, I don't know. I'm just chilling. So again, I'm just going to keep training and... Sometimes short notice shit happens, you know what I mean?
And it's like, well, I'm already in shape. Fuck, let's go.
Yeah. But we'll see. So stay ready. Yeah, stay ready. Like I said, I've done the testing already and I know where I'm at. After this, I'm going to go get some work in. And yeah, even on the road, bro, I love this food there, but fuck. I know when I get home, I'm going to have to take all this off. And I know it will come off because I've got, you know, good nutritionists now and stuff.
But yeah, I just try to stay ready.
Yeah, they have. Just even the food there, I think the quality is different. But also, I try to stay off Uber Eats as much as possible. Now I have Matt cooking for me. So if I want something, I'll see something on the reels. Matt, can you please make this? He'll be like, yeah, cool. Boom. And he'll just make it that night. And you don't have to wear no bullshit in it. Yeah.
But I just don't think he's, it's possible, but I don't think he's going to get it done because all it takes is one. From either side, but I just think Pereira right now has just got that momentum behind him and the frame because he's going to just avoid the shots Khalil's throwing because he's just got the long frame. He'll get right out the way.
In camp, it'll be healthy. But right now, I can stretch my legs a little bit. Add some cheese, whatever. But... Yeah. I just stay ready.
Even recently, we had Cam, Aaron Toe, and then Navajo fight on the Contender Series. Navajo was the only one to get a contract. He got it with a hook, actually. I don't know if you saw that fight. I didn't. Yeah, Navajo Sterling. He knocked out the guy in the second round. So now he's in the UFC. He got a contract, and he's going to fight this year, I think in December.
So he's already in camp for his next fight because he was kind of fresh coming off that fight. So, yeah, he's another guy that, that's him, yeah, the guy in the red. Big Nav, boom. And they set him up. Boom. Boom. Out. And the guy I fought was tough, too. Came strong in the first round, but Navajo was able to put him away. Another King in the Ring champion as well.
I think he's two-time King in the Ring champion.
Light heavyweight.
So he's the guy. My Miami fight with Pereira, he helped me a lot. Ben Johnston helped me a lot with the looks, you know. But, yeah, he's just a fucking savant at the next level. kickboxer, but knows how to grapple. He looks at shit, downloads it, drills it, and he's using it on you straight away or the next day. He's just one of those guys. And he loves to fight.
He's a guy who just stays in the gym, stays ready. Like I said, he's got a fight already locked in. Even Loser's got a fight. Ozdemir. He's fighting Ozdemir in Macau. You know, what's his name? No Time.
Yeah, Volkan Ozdemir. Yeah, that's a good fight. I like that for Carlos. Uh... Who else? Yeah. So I like the gym, the way it's growing, even on the local scene as well. You have a lot of guys who are just coming up in the local scene and they're looking at us because of what we've done. No government funding, no backing from the sports, what do you call it, in New Zealand.
They try to stifle us during COVID, you know, moving the goalposts. Or you can quarantine in the gym. Okay, now you can't quarantine in the gym. We're sneaking around trying to find places to train. They're following us with reporters, taking photos. Putting us in the papers, making us look bad. We're disobeying the law. Think about your grandma. All that kind of stuff.
So, yeah, we've done it our own way. And we're still one of the best gyms, if not the best gym in the world. That's why I'm there. Only reason I'm in New Zealand is because of City Kickboxing. If not for that place, I definitely would still be there to see my family. But I would have probably moved... All over the place. Like Melbourne, I definitely would have lived in Melbourne for a while.
And I don't think Khalil has the reach to mess with him like that, so he might have to get inside, but... Yeah, we'll see. This is why paper can't fight paper. They have to get in there and fight. So we'll find out.
Like Melbourne, I love Melbourne, Australia. Canada somewhere.
Yeah, Melbourne. I just like the culture, the food. It was here in Austin.
Yeah.
Yeah.
That's why you got to play the game, Joe.
I play the game. It's almost egotistical in the sense. Ah. The rules are there for a reason, and I am a law-abiding citizen. But sometimes there's certain things where I think, like, the laws doesn't apply to me. You know what I mean? That's why I don't follow politics. I only ever voted recently in New Zealand because of the fucking referendum. They were going to make marijuana legal.
I was like, okay, that applies to me. I'll vote for that. So what do you call it? One policy voters or whatever. Mm-hmm. The other laws and stuff, I'm like, man, unless if it's something crazy, like someone decides, oh, we're going to tax the rich 50% of their money. And I'm like, that applies to me. Then I'll vote.
So when I say the law doesn't apply to me, it's in the sense of like, I don't really care about what their policies are, you know? So yeah, that's how I live. And I'm able to travel a lot, which I'm grateful for. But yeah, if it wasn't for CKB, I definitely would have left NZ. Or maybe traveled more, checked out Europe or shit like that. But right now as I'm fighting, maybe after fighting I will.
New Zealand is beautiful. Oh, it is. Beautiful spot to live. I like the pace. I do like the pace. And, again, I like watching America and the rest of the world from New Zealand because it's just like this little corner of the world just like chilling and just, oh, yeah, Kiwi, mate, g'day. You know? And then, yeah, just see what happens to the rest of the world.
And we still get a lot of things happening culturally that are relevant to the world. But, yeah. I definitely want to travel after fighting, and I get to travel. I'm in fucking Austin, Texas now, you know, talking to you. Where was I? After this, I'm going to New York. Yeah, I'm sure I'll be somewhere else on the planet at some point, but yeah. What do you think you want to do when this is over?
So I have a plan in place because I know me. I'm an adrenaline junkie. So I know I'll need something every, like maybe thrice a year where I feel like I'm going to die. So one of my plans is... That's such a crazy thing to say. But I get it. That's why I have a McLaren and, you know, I've never crashed it. Amen. But, yeah, so for me, like I skydived twice already in the last year. That was fun.
So, again, if I said, okay, I'm done fighting now, then, okay, the running with the bulls, cool. Let's do that. And I'll just train for that. And then when it's time, I'll go to Spain or whatever and get ready for that and then go run with the bulls. Cool.
Yeah. That would be fun. It's dangerous. You could die.
There's many fighting as a dumb way to die, too. But it's glorious. It's glorious. It's a glorious way.
Yeah, but I mean, what do I have? So what's another one? Okay, let's say I go to the outback. Go learn, I don't know. to jump on a crocodile and save it from, I don't know, there'll be something. I'll find things. There's always something. I'll find something to do that'll make me feel like my life is in danger.
Because if not, you just fall. A lot of guys, they come back and fight again because they miss that, oh, I was that guy, I was that guy. And those especially who never made it to the pinnacle or what they wanted to do, then they still have that dissatisfaction. And then they come back to try and reclaim that glory, do it for less money. And then they fall short.
They become journeymen, become alcoholics, drug addicts, you know, shit like that. So I don't want to also, who knows? My main thing, though, is definitely start a family. That's one thing I want to do after fighting. It'll happen. I don't go looking for that shit because when you do, you find the wrong thing. And I've made that mistake before. We're not going to make that mistake again.
So I know it'll happen for me. And when it does, I'm going to be a great dad. You can't convince yourself that it's good.
I got talked into one. That's the thing. So now I know I'm like, okay, bet. You got talked into one. When you fall in love, you just... Stupid. Because I'm such a lover as well. I'm so soft. But I learned my lesson. And again, it's one of those things you just have to go through. And I'm grateful for the experience. I'm grateful that I did because now I know exactly what not to do next time.
So that's why I don't look. I'm single because I just enjoy myself. I enjoy not being responsible for someone else's emotional state.
Because she has a fighter. Right. Because you know this. You know fighters when they have to deal with shit before a fight. Before the cost of fight, the shit I had to deal with. And I was quarantining at the gym as well. So that kind of stuff I don't want to deal with. I just want to focus on me.
Not that bad. At least she knew better. But still, it's just, look, it's more about also don't try and compete with your husband or your boyfriend. With me, you'll lose. In a sense, this is what I do for a living. You don't have to try and compete. It's weird. When someone tries to compete with their person or whatever. I know.
This is meant to be a partnership.
But the thing is, what's good for me is good for us. What's good for you is good for us.
If you're a team. So, again, if you're a team, I'm learning and I'm not looking because I think that ship sailed in the sense like. When I look at someone like, say, even O'Connor with Dee Devlin, that's fucking cool. I love that. She's still with him to this day. They've got how many kids together? That's cool.
Regardless of what the state of their relationship is now, it's like, look, she was with him when he was no one, and she believed in him. That kind of stuff is rare these days. When I see it in other people, I'm just like, they still love in the air, Joe. Sometimes it works.
It's the looks. It's like I'm here. I'm almost Prince Nassim-esque, but different. It's like looking, looking, bang. But again, he's just violent. When he smells blood, he just goes in. Like I said, he beats you like you owe him money or something.
I'm just chilling. I actually got on Hinge the other day just for fun in L.A. I was like, let me see. I hate these apps. I don't use those. I tried to get on Raya. They still have me on the fucking waiting list for fucking the last two years. I'm like, am I cool enough? Oh, that's hilarious. But I went on Hinge in L.A. just to see what's up. But it's just funny.
It's just funny to see the experience. I had a couple of interactions. It was cool. But I was like, ah, this is what people do now. It felt like the questionnaire to get on Hinge. I thought it was going to be like this thing, cool, cool, cool, put some pictures up. I'm like, am I trying to do adoption or some shit? Because it's like, what is this? And what is your primary focus?
And I'm like, I spent like 20 minutes doing the whole thing. So it's up now. I still have it on in Austin. I'm like, ah.
The consequences is different.
It's like after a game of rugby or whatever, cool. I don't know how the... the fucking the brackets work or whatever, even in basketball, football, soccer. But then you get to play the next day or the next, not the next day, sometimes the next week, you know, fighting. It's not always like that. And also if you get hurt, you get hurt badly and you suspension six months and you have to wait.
And then if you don't, if you're not strong mentally, I've seen people break. Yeah, I've seen them break. And that's just like, fuck, come on, man. You can, you're better than this. So yeah, for me, fighting takes everything. It takes everything. And I've done well in this game. And sometimes in the beginning, I didn't give everything.
So that's why now that I'm at this age, I'm like, yo, give everything. So that way when I'm done, I just know I did everything I could to be the best. And I was. And I'm proud of myself. So, yeah, I'm still here, man. Like I said, I'm not fighting for fame. you know, a belt or anything anymore. That'll come around when it does.
Thank you so much.
Yeah, very violent. But again, I think Khalil, for him to win this fight, he just has to believe in himself. That sounds real cheesy, but... believe in himself. Also, he's a Southpaw. I didn't think about that. I actually forgot about that until David mentioned it before, but he's a Southpaw. But I'm sure Alex and his team know how to deal with it.
But it's just, I'm just fighting just because I, I have, bro, a submission is more worthy to me than a third belt. Like, I'm gonna get that.
Yeah, I'm gonna get that. It's gonna, and I'm not gonna look for it. It's gonna present itself and I'm gonna get it. And I'll be like, right, I take that off, cool. Because I've done a lot of cool shit in this game. It's more like just the highlights. And I just know I can. So that's more worthy to me at the moment. And that's like a maybe ego thing or personal thing.
But yeah, that's just me though.
Like I said, right now I say three years, but I'll be 38.
I think GSB stopped just around there as well, 37 maybe.
Yeah. But who knows? That's what I'm saying. I don't think I'm going to fight at 40. I think that's not me. I'll be, nah. Even for me as a person, I'm like, nah, I'd rather be doing something else. But 38 right now is in my head. Who knows? Fucking 36, 37, I'm just like, right. Peace. I'm out. I'm spontaneous like that. But I think 38, 39. But let's see. Let's see what happens first.
But at the moment, I'm still here.
Like to do with your time? Apart from raising a family, production. I definitely want to have my own production company and do stuff like... A couple of acting things, of course, because they've already come up and I turned them down because of this game. I was like, you know, you have to give everything to this game.
I don't want to spend three months somewhere filming, you know, this kind of stuff. But definitely motion capture. Definitely want to do that. You know, what's his name? The guy that did Andy Serkis, Planet of the Apes, Gollum, Caesar. He's one of the best at it. And I see the way he works and operates. And I just, I know I can do that. I can learn. And I'm very coachable.
I can learn stuff like that. Voiceover work. with some cartoons or animes or whatever, video games, motion capture stuff. I'd like to... I have my own ideas of things I want to bring to fruition, but I don't necessarily have the skills. Even though I was doing computer graphic design for about three years, I knew how to... make a red ball bounce in Maya, the 3D program.
That was my biggest achievement in that. But I can partner up with someone on studio and just bring my ideas to life if they like it. I'll learn how to write a script maybe so I can present it properly. Also, fuck, all this shit with AI, I might just be able to do it with AI in two years and be like, right. Boom. And if it hits, it hits. If it sucks, cool. Do it again at the drawing board.
But yeah, a lot of things, a lot of things. I already have, again, shout out to my pops. My pops is a real OG because he helped me just triple and quadruple my money. Yeah. Because if I didn't have him, I definitely would end up.
But I understand how Alex deals with southpaws as well because I can fight him both ways. When you give him that front leg and he knows he can get it, he gets more confident. But if you're a southpaw, he finds other ways to keep you at bay until he can get that leg.
Like, honestly, just intense. Because, you know, I mean, I've been there, like, nothing and had everything and nothing again. So for me, yeah, he's always been a guy that's been in my corner. And me and Alex Volkanovski now, we've helped raise the brand so we own part of the company. So yeah, I like to rep the set. Oh, that's cool.
As one of those sad stories, I feel just because of who I am as a person, I feel like I would have ended up as one of those sad stories because of the trust I have in people. So I'm glad I have my dad around just to like... Just make sure things are cool.
There's always vampires. It's just human nature. It's human nature. I'm sure you have it as well on the way up. And even now, I'm sure you have it as well. But they always, they come out the woodwork. And it's like, let me see. But then my dad's able to tell, this is legit. This is shit. Let me have a look at this first. He goes through every contract.
I can read, but sometimes, because I'm dyslexic, I read really slow or I just lose focus and shit like that.
Yeah, but I just get, like, unless it's something maybe fiction that entices me and I can really go deep. But I like reading comics and shit like that. But a contract is just detail. But there's one person on this planet I trust that wants the best for me is my father.
Amen. Because even I've said this, guys like Habib, rest in peace to his pops, he had him in his corner. Michael Jordan, he had his dad in his corner on the court. My dad is in my corner, but that's on the stuff that really matters outside the cage in life. When I talk about imposter syndrome, I'm like, how the fuck do I have this many houses? I'm doing well. Cool. I know I'm adulting.
but that's because of my pops and i learned the game through him but the details of the game i still don't know yet so after this i'll have more I guess input in the sense that, okay, this and that and this is what this means and that, you know, with the property values and whatnot, I try not to get too much into it because right now all I can focus on is this, fighting, the main thing.
If I don't have this, then, yeah, I can definitely tap into all that kind of stuff. But now I'd rather just focus on this and let my dad handle it. So, again, I'm grateful, so grateful that he's around and he's the one that's helped me get to this point because a lot of people don't even have their dad in their lives, you know, and I'm glad I do.
I am. Look, this is life. You know how it is. Ups and downs, smiles and frowns. But right now where I'm at, I'm in a good place. Way better place. Because again, the thing I didn't like... I appreciate it after my last fight. People come up to me like, hey, man, that was a great fat last fight. Oh, you did well. Thank you.
But when people come, because I was at the buffet in Perth, and some guy came up to me just like, hard luck, man. I was like, what? He wanted to feel sorry for me. I was like, nah, get your fucking shit off me. I'm like, I'm good. I'm like, bro, if you knew how much I made from this fight, you wouldn't even feel sorry for me. But some people don't know how to react, so they come like...
I know, but I like the... Again, I don't fault them for it because they don't know what to say, but the ones that come up and be like, bro, that was a mean fight, man. You almost had him, but that was a fucking good fight. I'm like, thank you. I felt good in that one. It's a different look on the same thing. Some look at it with like, yay, and some look at it with that.
But I'm in a better place because, again... This isn't everything. Fighting's not everything in my life. I've lost many times out of fighting, you know, and I've come back. I've lost in fighting many times, and I've come back. So for me right now, where I'm at in life, I'm enjoying it. I'm enjoying the ride. And, yeah, I look forward to the future. I look forward.
Nah, that's not for me. I've been there before and it's not for me. Everyone is different. And I understand that when it's like, because even when I was on top of the world, you know, like number one and this and that, it never defined me. I never let it define me. I always knew. I was Israel Adesanya before and after the belt. I'm still me.
No matter what, they're still going to be trying to fight me because they want to have Israel Adesanya on their record. They want to fight me. They don't want to fight the champ. People will probably even pick a fight over me than DDP, or maybe not because it's probably an easier fight, they think. But still, I'm me, and that's never, ever going to change.
That's never, ever going to change as long as I stay true to me. Yeah. Look, if this game was going to change me, if money was going to change me, it would have done that ages ago. A lot of zeros ago. But I've always been this guy with or without money. You can ask anyone who really knows me. They'll tell you, oh, yeah, that's the same dude I was dancing with back in the day.
Still the same goofball. Keeps the same energy. But now that I'm here, I just have a lot more freedom to do things that I want to do than I'm grateful for. But, yeah. I even look forward to seeing who I become next year, like who I evolve into next year. Because, again, I am me, but learning. There's things I'm going to learn about myself. I'm sure you have this as well. Jamie has this.
We all have this. We're just figuring out who we are. What are you now, 57? No way.
Yeah, so you're still learning.
Yeah, facts.
He's so fucking big. He still can. But look, it only works until you get knocked out. And it's like, all right, bet. And let's go to 205. And I said, look, all these 185ers should thank me, man. Honestly, I tell, thank me, because a lot of the top guys didn't have to fight him. He fought, okay, who did he fight?
I thought I was going to be married with two kids at 23. Wow.
If you zigged when you could have zagged. Yeah, I'm glad I zagged. I'm glad I zagged for that one. That was so long ago, and I was, again, I'm soft, bro. I'm surprised I'm fucking great at this, this fighting shit. Like, I'm soft. Do you see some idiot try to step me out? Do you ever see that? No, what happened? So this is two weeks, three weeks ago.
I had a great, great day at training, morning training. Went to the shop to get a pie, and I just thought, you know, people were just showing love. I'm just, oh, hey, what's up? So I'm gonna take a picture. Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool. And then one guy just pulls up and goes, yo, Izzy, let's go, one out. I'm like... And I thought, like, bro, this is stupid. I was like.
So one outs in New Zealand slang, like, one on one. Like, one outs, let's go. And I was like, this is silly. Like, what the fuck? And I just started laughing. And I said, bro, I get paid millions for this. I'm not going to whoop your ass for free. And then he kind of got angry. And he's stuck at the lights. It's green. People are honking, driving around him.
And I'm laughing, walking away with my pies in my hand. And I remember just looking like, what the fuck? And I grabbed my card and I went. And that pissed him off. Then he drove and then parked in front of my car. And I was like, okay. Took my watch off and I told the guy, can you please call the cops? And I'm glad only one person actually decided to help.
I saw just a small clip of it. I didn't know exactly what was going on. Just an idiot. But again, I'm glad this is the day and age of people just boom, cameras out. Because everyone who was around, everyone got their cameras out. There was only one guy who used his phone to call the cops when I asked him. because I didn't want to hurt this guy.
And this guy, I don't know if he was going through something or he was maybe cracked out or something. Because even the guy, the video that came out, it seemed like it was set up because the guy kept on going... And I'm like, what are you trying to say? And I'm glad I... Like I said, I'm soft. I have patience. And if I had a bad day, it might have been different.
I like to say that because of freedom of thought. But also my friend, you know, Falvake, got killed by senseless street violence. This is something that we've talked about even in the film. It was something that we all had to go through because... He got hit with a coward punch and then hit the ground and then boom, he's in a coma for about two weeks and then eventually they have to pull the plug.
As I'm talking to this guy, at one point I go, bro, I don't know you. Whatever has happened, I don't fucking know you. I'm sorry. And he's like, yeah, talk to me nicely, bitch. And I started getting angry and then got to the point I spat at him. And that was me, like, I hoped he did something. And then I'm like, right, I'm taking this guy out.
But then when I spat at him, he just looked down and kept on talking. And I realized, you know what about this life? I'm not going to spend the next 10 minutes talking to this guy.
Strickland, that was one of the only top guys he fought, beat him, and then I think he got a shot at me next pretty much. But yeah, fucking Rob, Driggers, all them, because it's not about just fighting him. Getting ready to fight him is a different thing, but I had to do it fucking four times, so I understand. I have a different history with it.
Oh, he took his shirt off at the end. I got in my car. I was driving off. He had his shirt off, flexing, like, what, bitch, what?
So for me, again, that's why I say I'm soft. And I had to... I had to really hold myself back. I don't know, I'm sure, no one tries you anymore, of course. They'd fucking be stupid to try you, but I was thinking no one would try me anymore, because back in the day, if someone would try me, I'm like, bro,
Try that to Dan Hooker. Dan would not have the patience that I have. Dan would fucking instantly demolish that guy. But again, I just don't want to do something. Because if you breached the line, I was within range. And within my rights to strike him because I feel like what happened with your friend.
And also we started this charity walk without fear. And I'm glad nothing happened. I'm glad I was patient because now that video can be used because we're trying to change the laws. Look, the guys that killed my friend when we were in lockdown, they were on home detention. So they're free now. They're walking free, enjoying their life. And my friend is dead.
I think one of them did, but the rest of them, they had home detention. The ones that actually even helped, they got home detention. And I think for a year and a half, so six months of that home detention, we all did it together in lockdown. So what kind of punishment is that? You get to sit at home and watch Netflix. And my friend's daughter has to grow up without a father. For nothing.
For nothing. Just because ego, alcohol, drunk, this and that. So again, I'm glad. I'm soft, and I don't like confrontation. But when it's time to get down, I will get down. And I've put it out enough. I want to protect my boundaries and shit like that, but I don't ever want to be put in a position where someone tries to set me up just so they can make money off me.
But there will be a point if someone tries me enough that I will have to definitely defend myself. And there's no fucking referee in a street fight that's going to drag me off a person in that. I see red, bro. Not that shit. I'm just kidding.
But, yeah, I'm glad it worked out well for me, and I spared a life that day, because if not, it would have been really bad, and then I might not be here. Right. I might be in a fucking cell somewhere.
I know these motherfuckers in NZ, like the bureaucrats, they don't like people like me. They don't like people like me who is outspoken, who is not a quintessential Kiwi, you know what I mean? The guy that just keeps quiet and, yeah, you know.
Just very humble. Fake humility is something I've never been. I know humble is what it is for real because I deal with that every day. I fucking spot Carlos Navajo. I grow with Dan. I get humbled every fucking day. So I know what real humility is. But for me to try and let the world know I'm humble just so I seem like I'm humble, that's that fake shit and I'll never be that.
For me, getting ready to fight him, you just know you're going to be in for a war. You know it's not going to be an easy fight. Same for him. He knows when he has to fight me, it's like, fuck, it's not an easy fight because he knows what I can do to him. But for me as well, I was just like, fuck. Okay, let's go again. And again, it's not like, because I feel that way with certain people.
So when I see people do that, I'm like, just be real. I try to keep it real as always. But again, like I said, I'm soft, but sometimes.
The magnifying glass of the world. And I would never change. I'll never not express myself the way I always do. But sometimes the world will try and put you in a box and be like, this is what you're meant to be. This is who you're meant to be.
Bro, like, what was the one I put up the other day? Because there was a scene from my movie. I was getting my nails done. I was like, what was I doing? Some drip tips. And then I put a clip next to it where Cam goes, well, I've been wearing pink my whole life. Niggas been saying I'm gay. Bro, if you think I'm gay, bring your mother around. Bring your sister around. I fucking loved that.
I was like... Yes, because, again, I don't care. It's never been an issue for me. I think people think because I never flexed my girlfriends or anything online, they're like, nah, definitely, this guy's sus. Also because I'm nice and I'm soft.
Being a nice person makes you sus. Yeah, because I'm not a dickhead. So silly. But I can be a dickhead. I have been a dickhead in the past. But, again, I'd rather – I was raised right. My family actually, you know, my mom and dad raised me with good morals and And, yeah, I treat people with respect. And even if I don't get it back, it's like, cool, whatever.
But, yeah, people expect you to be this kind of, because you're, oh, man, you're a lot different than I thought you would be in person. Well, you're not trying to fight me, so no. You know what I mean? People expect you to be some type of whale.
Yeah, or even an asshole.
Look, there's people you can find who'd be like, yeah, he's an asshole. And I was like, well, yeah. But who are you? Yeah, exactly. I was an asshole.
Facts, facts. And I'm fine with that now. Because back in the day when I first came into this game, I always felt like I had to, with every fan, I had to put on this song and dance.
Well, sometimes I might be at a four. Or five at energy level. So if someone pulls up on me, I'm just like, yeah, cool. Let's take a picture. But I don't have to ham it up to make them feel like this is a great experience. Oh, he's such a nice guy. It's like, bro, the day my cat died, I was pumping gas and the guy tried to make me talk to his cousin on the phone. And I said no.
But with him, it's just a different feeling, I guess, because he beat me. That's another thing. And I was like, man, I got to fucking face this demon again. All right, bet. Let's face my demons. and I get myself up to fight him. But it's just getting ready to fight him. It's just the hurdle. I think maybe just because of the history. That's why for me I felt that way, because of the history.
And he's like, oh, all good. And I felt bad. And I was like, oh, give me the phone. And I'm there with the phone. Pumping gas. And I went, bro, no phones. I was like, get the fuck away. But I did that because I felt bad that I didn't talk to his cousin on the phone while I'm pumping gas. So what would happen if something happened and boom? Or what?
Because I wanted to talk to this guy's cousin on the phone because he saw me at a gas station while I'm pumping gas. So when I talk about protecting my boundaries, it's just about time and place and approach. People not... And I've put that out enough where I feel like people do respect it now. But some people still think I hate fans or whatever. But I'm like, that's what you think.
If that's what you got from my message, then cool. You think that. But it's about protecting my energy and protecting my boundaries.
Yeah. Yeah. Being in the spotlight.
Bro, I'm a fan. I pay for your pay-per-views. No, you don't. You're just talking shit. Oh, the ones that is when they come, bro, I bet on your fight, eh? I'm like, yeah, fuck your multi. Because, again, I put my life on the shit. Every time I step in there, I put my life on the line. But they will never understand that.
They'll come and tell me like, yeah, bro, one time, this was years ago, and the guy showed me a betting slip. I was like, and? This is after a yarn fight. He showed me a bill. I'm like, cool. Like, what do you expect me to do? Give you a refund? Right. He's like, nah, fuck you.
If you ain't got it like that, don't put your money up. Right. I only gamble with money that I'm going to lose or I can afford to lose. But again, yeah, I'm fucking gambling with my life.
I'm trying to win. And then something bad could happen and I'm not here again, you know? So, yeah, people are weird and I love people. Like, I always say this. There's something about every group of people on this planet that I love, including my own. And there's something I hate about every group of people on this planet. Just little things, little things that just annoys me.
I'll say like, okay, Nigerians. I hate how the elders sometimes confuse respect with fear because that's how I grew up. They confuse respect with fear and I've had to deal with that. You know, I'm not going to say anything else about anyone else because they know it's like, oh, Israel hates these people or whatever. But again, I love people. But at the same time,
I love me first.
Facts. I have to, bro.
Because to fight someone who's beaten you multiple times, it's like... And you know you can beat them. In your heart, you just know. But again, that's the beauty of the story.
That actually hit. Thank you so much.
Nah, yeah. I can say the same about you. What you've done, everything from the day, Dawson, since I've met you that you don't remember, and I'm glad you don't remember, to now, even being friends with you. I like being friends with you. And also, I don't... Because you still have a job to do, and I never want to put you in a compromised position.
I always still have to respect you and what you do, and I still kind of keep my distance a little bit. But I always respect and appreciate every time that we've interacted on Hangout and, you know, who you are as a person. So... Thank you.
Let's go. All right. Let's wrap it up. What else? Watch Stylebender. I'm watching.
Awesome.
Thank you so much, man.
10 seconds left. But again, that's the beauty of the story because then he waited until the fifth round or got to the fifth round. He's just like... Did his fucking juju, whatever thing, and then fucking... He just had this energy, and he came at me, and then my leg was compromised from the leg kick because of the perineal nerve or whatever, and I couldn't do anything. So, yeah.
But, look, I love that story for myself, and I'm happy. And people still go, oh, when you're the third one, I'm like, look... I do it again. I fucking knock him out. Or no, it's 3-2. We got the best out of seven.
I'm not fighting for anyone else. I only have so much left in this game. I'm not going to spend this game fighting... One guy.
I don't know how long left, but I just know I'm definitely on the other side of my career. So I want to get these fights out the way. And now I'm not champ anymore in the UFC. So I'm in this situation where... What do I do? I know I want to fight though, because I took 11 months off and I let my body heal and all that, and I felt great. So now I want to get back to being active.